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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 old does Kate say she was when her father did something impossible?

2. How many children does Kate’s sister Marian have?

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

4. Who is the artist who painted the portrait that Lord Mark believes looks like Milly?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Milly and Susan travel to Europe?

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

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

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

7. What Does Susan do for a living?

8. What opportunity is Merton given in Chapter 4?

9. What are Lord Mark’s politics?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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