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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 8, how long has it been since the dinner party in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 9, at what time might Milly be as detached as an occasion required?

3. In Chapter 4, how does Aunt Maud let Merton know she wishes to see him?

4. What invitation does Maud extend to Milly in Chapter 10?

5. Where did Milly and Susan land when they came to Europe?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, how does Milly describe the terrace and garden of the historic house where there is a party?

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

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

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

5. What opportunity is Merton given in Chapter 4?

6. Where and when does Merton work?

7. How did Kate and Merton meet?

8. What are Lord Mark’s politics?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maud and Milly are both wealthy women. How does Maud use her money? How does Milly use hers? What is the difference between the ways the two use their wealth? Which woman is more controlling because of her wealth? Which woman is more altruistic?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 22, Sir Street discusses Milly’s illness with Susan. Why isn’t Milly present during the discussion? How does Susan feel when she learns that Milly is dying? What does she determine to do once she knows how sick Milly is? To whom is all of Susan’s concern directed when she learns about Milly’s condition?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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