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

2. What is the weather like in Chapter 30 when Merton talks with Eugenio?

3. How much does it cost Merton to send a telegram in Chapter 34?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merton is a man of honor. Why does he at first agree to deceive Milly? How does he feel as the charade goes on? What makes Merton decide to tell the truth? What are there consequences for telling the truth? How does he accept the consequences?

Essay Topic 2

Merton has a number of assets, but not the type that please Maud. What are Merton’s physical assets? Would his education be an asset? Is his character an asset or a liability? What does Maud consider some of his liabilities?

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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