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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. As a child, where was Merton educated?

2. In Chapter 4, how long does Merton wait to see Aunt Maud?

3. On what day did Susan talk to Dr. Finch alone in New York?

4. In Chapter 5, where do Milly and Susan stop for a luncheon and then decide to stay longer?

5. How many days before the dinner party in Chapter 7, did Kate and Maud call on Milly and Susan?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Maud ask of Milly?

2. What Does Susan do for a living?

3. How was Kate’s mother’s estate divided up?

4. Why does Kate bring Lord and Lady Aldershaw into the house in Chapter 11?

5. What are Lord Mark’s politics?

6. Why did Kate’s father ask her to come to his quarters in Book 1?

7. How does Milly describe a Bishop at a dinner party in Chapter 7?

8. In Chapter 12, why does Milly have to make another doctor’s appointment for a few days away?

9. Where and when does Merton work?

10. By Chapter 7, where are Milly and Susan dining?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kate’s father seems to have a superficial relationship with her. Why did Kate volunteer to care for her father? Was she more concerned about his welfare or her own when she made that offer? Why wasn’t her father around for much of her growing up years? How does Kate feel about her father’s absence? Why doesn’t Lionel want Kate to stay with him and care for him? Is he concerned about his welfare or hers? What type of relationship do the two have?

Essay Topic 2

Although Merton feels that he and Kate speeded along Milly’s death, Kate doesn’t feel guilty. Whose plan was it to deceive Milly? Did Kate ever suffer any pricks of conscience over deceiving her friend? How did she justify her deceit? What does Kate’s refusal to take responsibility show about her character?

Essay Topic 3

Lord Mark seems desperate to improve his financial situation. How does marriage figure into Lord Mark’s plans to improve his finances? Who does he consider marrying first? Who does he think of marrying when that doesn’t work out? What does he do when Milly isn’t interested in his proposal? What is he reduced to doing to improve his financial situation?

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