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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. What is the name of the palace where Milly is staying in Chapter 24?

3. In Chapter 32, why does Sir Strett come to find Merton?

4. In Chapter 30, who tells Merton that Milly is not receiving guests?

5. What is Lord Mark reading when Merton sees him in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Merton go to see Kate on Christmas Day?

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Eugenio?

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

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

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

10. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lord Mark seems desperate to improve his financial situation. How does marriage figure into Lord Mark’s plans to improve his finances? Who does he consider marrying first? Who does he think of marrying when that doesn’t work out? What does he do when Milly isn’t interested in his proposal? What is he reduced to doing to improve his financial situation?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 26, Merton wishes he hadn’t come to Venice. What about his living arrangements make Merton discontented in Venice? Why does he feel he was “summoned” to Venice? Why does he feel like a puppet? How is he spending most of his time? Why does he regret coming?

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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