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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 8, what is Susan’s word to describe Maud?

3. In Chapter 10, what type of a composition does Milly compare the terrace and garden beyond the great historic house to?

4. In Chapter 4, how long is it proposed that Merton go to America?

5. Who does Kate bring to see the portrait that resembles Milly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. When Milly and Susan wanted to go to Switzerland off-season, what were they told?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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