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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 many sisters does Kate have?

2. In Chapter 5, where did Susan and Milly meet before going on their trip?

3. How old is the magazine in the room where Kate waits in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Kate call Milly?

5. In Chapter 11, where has Lord Mark seen a picture that looks like Milly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kate look like?

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

3. Why does Milly describe Maud as an idealist in Chapter 7?

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

5. How did Milly invite Susan to travel with her?

6. What does Marian Condrip tell Milly about Merton Densher?

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

8. Where and when does Merton work?

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

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

Kate discovers knowledge about herself and about her aunt. What does Kate discover about herself? How does this discovery help her live her life? What discovery does she make about her aunt? How does that make Kate feel? What does Kate realize she would have to face about her discoveries if she leaves her aunt’s home?

Essay Topic 2

To Susan, Milly has an air of authority about her. How is Milly’s authority described by Susan? Is Milly’s authority due to her wealth or something else? Why is it unusual for someone of Milly’s age to have such authority?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 28, both Merton and Kate issue ultimatums to one another. What does Kate insist that Merton do? What does Merton ask that Kate do in return? Is Kate’s demand something that will strengthen the relationship with Merton? Is Merton’s demand something that will strengthen their relationship?

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