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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 does Kate get to Milly’s hotel in Chapter 13?

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

3. How old is Kate?

4. What color are the shades at Milly’s hotel in London?

5. Who is the person that Milly wants to go see with Kate in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lord Mark’s politics?

2. When did Kate learn that her father had done something wicked?

3. How did Kate used to view Marian before her marriage?

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

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

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

7. What does Kate look like?

8. Why did Susan have to rush to New York ten days before her and Milly’s voyage to Europe began?

9. What does Susan believe made her a woman of the world?

10. Why is it difficult for Milly to guess Lord Mark’s age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 26, Merton wishes he hadn’t come to Venice. What about his living arrangements make Merton discontented in Venice? Why does he feel he was “summoned” to Venice? Why does he feel like a puppet? How is he spending most of his time? Why does he regret coming?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 12, Milly learns that her illness is terminal. Is Milly surprised by this diagnosis? Does she react positively or negatively to the news? What has prepared her to accept her condition? How does she decide to spend the rest of her life?

Essay Topic 3

James uses flat characters in the novel to support and set the stage for the main characters. Who are some of the supporting characters? How do they set the stage for the main characters? How do they advance the plot?

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