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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many copies of the Gutenberg Bible that were printed does Morgan own?
2. In Chapter 15, how long has slavery been illegal in Great Britain?
3. Who arranged for Bernard and Mary Berenson to tour the library in Chapter 16?
4. In Chapter 28, at what theater is Belle when she starts feeling unwell?
5. In Chapter 19, how old is Belle when she has her first real kiss?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Belle want to go to Europe in Chapter 21?
2. Why does Belle walk out on Morgan at the end of Chapter 31?
3. Why does Belle begin to wonder who Bernard is in Chapter 23?
4. What does Belle feel about Anne's threats in Chapter 27?
5. How does Bernard respond when Belle tells him she is pregnant?
6. Why does Belle tell her mother that she chooses audacious colors for her wardrobe in Chpater 15?
7. What is the arrangement between Belle and her French maid, Marie, in Chapter 22?
8. How is Belle feeling at the beginning of Chapter 26?
9. In Chapter 28, what does Genevieve tell Belle to make her realize what she is risking by getting drunk and behaving the way she has since she returned from Europe?
10. What does Belle learn from Rachel Costelloe, Mary Berenson's daughter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make The Personal Librarian more interesting?
Essay Topic 2
In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 3
Euphemisms are words or statements that are used instead of profanity or an offensive term. What are some examples of euphemisms used in The Personal Librarian? How are things like sex and other topics not discussed openly during the time period in which the book takes place? How does that affect the way that characters do not say the word abortion? Why were euphemisms used for terms like that?
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