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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what does Milly figuratively reach for when she faces Susan after luncheon?
(a) Spear.
(b) Weapon.
(c) Gun.
(d) Sword.

2. In Chapter 19, what time is Merton requested to dine at Lancaster Gate?
(a) 8:30.
(b) 7.
(c) 7:30.
(d) 8.

3. In Chapter 19 when Kate comes into the room where Merton is talking with Maud, what does he feel like?
(a) Poor relation.
(b) Inconsequential.
(c) Nuisance.
(d) Spectator.

4. In Chapter 30, after how many straight days of Merton visiting Milly, is he told she is not receiving guests?
(a) 10.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

5. What nationalities share Merton’s hotel in Chapter 26?
(a) English and Swiss.
(b) French, Russian, and English.
(c) German, American, and English.
(d) Spanish and Portuguese.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22 when Milly refers to her illness, how easy does she say she’ll be?

2. In Chapter 30, what does Merton do after leaving Milly?

3. In Chapter 17, what time did Merton arrive in Euston?

4. In Chapter 17, from where did Merton wire Kate?

5. In Chapter 30, how long does Merton stay at a café?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are some of the guests at Milly’s party in Chapter 28?

2. In Chapter 28, why doesn’t Milly come down to dinner?

3. What has Merton often said will happen after they marry?

4. What does Kate think Merton’s note from Milly says?

5. Who is Eugenio?

6. How does Maud couch her invitation to dinner in Chapter 19?

7. What does Merton want to do with the money Milly has left him?

8. According to Kate, what was the reason for Lord Mark’s short visit to Venice?

9. Why didn’t Maud and Kate go to the country for Christmas?

10. Why had Kate and Merton decided to meet at the National Gallery on the day they saw Milly?

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