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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 30, who comes from the palace to see Merton at is lodging?

2. In Chapter 29, how long has it been since Maud and Kate left Venice?

3. In Chapter 22, what does Milly figuratively reach for when she faces Susan after luncheon?

4. In Chapter 35, what direction does Merton walk after talking with Maud?

5. What color is Eugenio’s hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Eugenio?

5. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

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

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

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

9. Why didn’t Maud and Kate go to the country for Christmas?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maud gives a dinner party in Chapter 7. Who attends the party? What is Maud’s purpose for giving the party? What is the purpose of some of the attendees for coming to the party? Are such affairs always to gain something?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In Chapter 5, Susan finds Milly sitting on the edge of a precipice. What is the first thought that goes through Susan’s mind? Does she have reasons to think that Milly is suicidal? What causes Susan to decide that Milly isn’t suicidal?

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