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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 26, where does Merton cross to make arrangement for new living quarters?

2. How long does Strett recommend that Milly leave and then return to London?

3. In Chapter 24, to what type of play are Kate and Millie and their behavior compared to?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 28, when will Milly join the others?

5. In Chapter 19, why does Merton think the social herd might have flocked to Milly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 30, how many days does Merton visit the palace before he is turned away by one of the gondoliers?

4. In Chapter 30, what does Merton do after visiting Milly?

5. What does Merton want to do with the money Milly has left him?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James uses flat characters in the novel to support and set the stage for the main characters. Who are some of the supporting characters? How do they set the stage for the main characters? How do they advance the plot?

Essay Topic 2

By the end of Book 6, both Maud and Kate urge Merton to pursue Milly. Why does Kate want Merton to romance Milly? What will Kate gain from the arrangement? Why does Maud want Merton to pursue Milly? What will she gain? Are the women’s motives altruistic or selfish?

Essay Topic 3

Kate’s father seems to have a superficial relationship with her. Why did Kate volunteer to care for her father? Was she more concerned about his welfare or her own when she made that offer? Why wasn’t her father around for much of her growing up years? How does Kate feel about her father’s absence? Why doesn’t Lionel want Kate to stay with him and care for him? Is he concerned about his welfare or hers? What type of relationship do the two have?

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