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

2. Who is in Maud’s carriage in Chapter 35?

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

4. In Chapter 19, what time is Merton requested to dine at Lancaster Gate?

5. In Chapter 28, what role does Susan say she will play in a Veronese picture?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

4. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

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

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

7. Why does Merton go to see Kate on Christmas Day?

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

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

10. How do Kate and Merton get time to talk alone in Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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