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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. In Chapter 13 after her doctor visit, where does Milly find herself after her walk?

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

3. At what age did Merton begin writing?

4. In Chapter 1, what color is the centerpiece?

5. What colors is Lady Aldershaw wearing in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. When was the second time that Kate met Merton?

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

3. Where and when does Merton work?

4. Who did Marian marry?

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

6. In Chapter 11, what does Milly ask Kate to do?

7. What does Kate look like?

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

9. How did Kate and Merton meet?

10. At the beginning of Chapter 11, what does Lord Mark wish to show Milly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susan encourages Merton to pursue Milly romantically. Why does Susan encourage Merton? Does she have anything to gain if Merton marries Milly? What are her motives for encouraging him? What does she think Milly will gain if she marries Merton?

Essay Topic 2

Merton goes to American on an assignment for the newspaper. How long after his chat with Maud about Kate does Merton get the offer to go to America? Is that coincidental? What does Kate say about the offer? Why does Merton accept the assignment?

Essay Topic 3

Merton has a number of assets, but not the type that please Maud. What are Merton’s physical assets? Would his education be an asset? Is his character an asset or a liability? What does Maud consider some of his liabilities?

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