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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. What gifts does Belle remember that Bernard sent when she was recovering in London?

2. In Chapter 15 before her trip to London, how many new dresses did Belle buy?

3. When does Belle realize that she is pregnant?

4. How many women can the Martha Washington Hotel for women accommodate in Chapter 20?

5. In Chapter 20, how often does Bernard write Belle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Belle compete with in Chapter 29 for the Caxton?

2. What does Belle consider when she realizes that she is pregnant?

3. How is Belle acquainted with Bernard Berenson before she meets him at the library?

4. What do Belle's friends Katrina and Evelyn do now when she connects with them in Chapter 20?

5. Why does Belle want to go to Europe in Chapter 21?

6. What does Belle find to be the greatest gift London has to offer?

7. In Chapter 23, why does Belle have to direct her carriage to ramble through Verona?

8. Who is Rita de Acosta Lydig, and why does Belle avoid her?

9. In Chapter 26, why is Belle in London?

10. How is Belle feeling at the beginning of Chapter 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belle and Bernard have an on-again, off-again relationship. Why does the relationship ultimately fail?

Essay Topic 2

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in The Personal Librarian?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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