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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 24, to what type of play are Kate and Millie and their behavior compared to?

2. What is the weather like in Chapter 30 when Merton talks with Eugenio?

3. What is the month at the beginning of Chapter 33?

4. In Chapter 33, how long has Merton been back in London?

5. Who will be the guest of honor at a party in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Eugenio?

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

3. In Chapter 23, when and where does Sir Strett agree to see Milly again?

4. According to Kate, what was the reason for Lord Mark’s short visit to Venice?

5. What do Susan and Maud discuss in Chapter 22?

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

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

8. Why does Susan come alone to dinner in Chapter 19?

9. When Merton asks Eugenio why the ladies are not receiving guests, what does Eugenio tell him?

10. In Chapter 28, why doesn’t Milly come down to dinner?

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

Although Merton feels that he and Kate speeded along Milly’s death, Kate doesn’t feel guilty. Whose plan was it to deceive Milly? Did Kate ever suffer any pricks of conscience over deceiving her friend? How did she justify her deceit? What does Kate’s refusal to take responsibility show about her character?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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