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

2. At the beginning of Chapter 28, where do Susan and Merton talk?

3. Where does Strett intend to meet Milly again?

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

5. What color is Eugenio’s hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 23, what does Susan believe the doctor is doing?

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

5. Eventually, what reason does Susan give for Merton not being received at the palace?

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

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

8. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

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

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

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

The title of the novel is a reference to Milly and her dove-like qualities. In what way did Milly spread wings around or over those who were her friends? What adjectives describe Milly’s dove-like characteristics? How was Milly’s care for her friends dove-like?

Essay Topic 3

To Susan, Milly has an air of authority about her. How is Milly’s authority described by Susan? Is Milly’s authority due to her wealth or something else? Why is it unusual for someone of Milly’s age to have such authority?

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