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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 does Merton refer to meeting Kate at Lancaster Gate?

2. In Chapter 34, what color are the chairs where Merton has tea with Maud?

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

4. What color are the squares of marble along the gallery where Merton walks in Chapter 30?

5. When does Merton arrive for dinner in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Densher’s routine the first eight days he is in Venice?

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 29, what is Merton thinking of?

4. What did Sir Strett tell Susan about Milly’s illness?

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

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

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

8. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

9. How does Maud couch her invitation to dinner in Chapter 19?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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