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

2. Who will Strett be traveling with when he goes to see Milly after she leaves London?

3. In Chapter 27, what does Merton ask Kate to do to prove her love?

4. Where does Milly plan to go second once she leaves London?

5. In Chapter 19, why does Merton think the social herd might have flocked to Milly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

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

9. According to Kate, what was the reason for Lord Mark’s short visit to Venice?

10. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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