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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 34, what time did Mrs. Lowder ask Merton to come?

2. What type of pet does the housekeeper of the palace have?

3. When does Strett plan to see Milly again after she leaves London?

4. In Chapter 30, how long does Merton stay at a café?

5. In Chapter 18, what color are the furnishings of the room where Kate and Merton meet at Lancaster Gate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

2. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

3. What does Kate think Merton’s note from Milly says?

4. At first what reason does Merton give for staying on in Venice after Kate and Maud left?

5. Where does Kate meet Merton when he first gets back from America?

6. Why had Kate and Merton decided to meet at the National Gallery on the day they saw Milly?

7. In Chapter 19, what does Kate ask Merton to do?

8. Why does Merton decide to change his lodgings in Venice?

9. Why was Sir Mark with Maud earlier Christmas Day?

10. Who are some of the guests at Milly’s party in Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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