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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, what does Merton do after leaving Milly?

2. In Chapter 27, what time is it when Merton and Kate talk?

3. When Merton saw Milly one last time before leaving Venice, how long was his visit?

4. In Chapter 31, when does Susan say that Sir Strett will arrive?

5. In Chapter 24, to what type of play are Kate and Millie and their behavior compared to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Eugenio?

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

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

4. What has Merton often said will happen after they marry?

5. When Merton asks Eugenio why the ladies are not receiving guests, what does Eugenio tell him?

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

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

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

9. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 12, Milly learns that her illness is terminal. Is Milly surprised by this diagnosis? Does she react positively or negatively to the news? What has prepared her to accept her condition? How does she decide to spend the rest of her life?

Essay Topic 3

Kate’s father seems to have a superficial relationship with her. Why did Kate volunteer to care for her father? Was she more concerned about his welfare or her own when she made that offer? Why wasn’t her father around for much of her growing up years? How does Kate feel about her father’s absence? Why doesn’t Lionel want Kate to stay with him and care for him? Is he concerned about his welfare or hers? What type of relationship do the two have?

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