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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 17, what time did Merton arrive in Euston?

2. In Chapter 30, what does Merton do after leaving Milly?

3. What time did Kate ask Merton to come in Chapter 34?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 33, how long does Kate believe it has been since Merton made a sign?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 30, what does Merton do after visiting Milly?

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

5. At first what reason does Merton give for staying on in Venice after Kate and Maud left?

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

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

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

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

10. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel, Kate states that Merton was in love with Milly. When does Kate believe that Merton loved Milly? Does she believe that he still loves Milly? Does Merton seem to be vague about his feelings for Milly? Does Merton seem to be in love with Milly’s memory?

Essay Topic 2

Susan encourages Merton to pursue Milly romantically. Why does Susan encourage Merton? Does she have anything to gain if Merton marries Milly? What are her motives for encouraging him? What does she think Milly will gain if she marries Merton?

Essay Topic 3

Merton goes to American on an assignment for the newspaper. How long after his chat with Maud about Kate does Merton get the offer to go to America? Is that coincidental? What does Kate say about the offer? Why does Merton accept the assignment?

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