Rebecca Chapter 1-14 Test

The first part of the novel is set in what resort area?

Monte Carlo

Why is Maxim De Winter in this resort?

Traveling to help get over his wife's death

How is Mrs. Van Hopper being a snob significant to the story?

it allows the narrator and maxim to meet

What is the relationship between Mrs. Vanhopper and the narrator?

paid companion

what circumstances allow the narrator and maxim to spend time together?

Mrs. Vanhopper having the flu

What kind of book does Max give to the Narrator?

Book of Poetry

What is the books connection to Rebecca?

A book she gave to Maxim

Explain what the narrator does with the book.

cuts out the page with Rebeccas name on iy and burns the page

What was the distinctive feature of Rebeccas signature ?

A tall sloping R

What led Maxim to propose to the Narrator when he did?

She was about to leave for New York

What 2 observations did Mrs. Vanhopper make to the narrator after she heard about the proposal?

-never be able to Handle mistress of Manderly

-Maxim wasn't really in lover with her

Explain the reason for Mrs. Vanhopper resentment toward the narrator.

once the narrator married Maxim she would be in a higher social class then her

What is Mrs. Danvers position at Manderly?

Head House keeper

What is frith's position?

Head Butler

Describe Mrs. Danvers attitude toward the narrator?

Cold and not very friendly

Why did Maxim have their quarters moved to the east wing?

Because the was Max and Rebeccas old room.

What was significant about the west wing?

overlooked the ocean

Give 2 examples of how Rebeccas presence was still felt in the house?

- The menu

- Fireplaces

Who is Frank Crawley?

Estate Manager

Who are Beatrice and Giles?

Maxims sister and Brother in law

How did Beatrice explain Mrs. Danvers Attitude toward the narrator?

She adored Rebecca

At the end of their list, what observation did Beatrice make about the narrator?

she was a young girl and different t

What is Happy Valley?

A path of flowers

Who is Ben and how was she connected to Manderly?

Mentally challenged man and his family worked for Manderly

What was sigificant about the Boathouse?

it was converted to a cottage

What irony was connected to the raincoat that the narrator wore?

it was Rebeccas

There were at least two significant things about the handkerchief. what were they?

-lipstick stain

-monogrammed R

What did the narrator feel whenever she visited people in the county?

she felt people were comparing her to Rebecca

What did the Bishops wife ask the narrator?

if they were doing the fancy dress ball

what information did frank give the narrator about Rebeccas death?

she was sailing alone at night

what final question dud the narrator ask Frank and what was his response?

Was Rebecca Beautiful?

-yes she was the most beautiful creature

explain the conflict the narrator felt concerning Rebecca?

she wanted to know about Rebecca and didn't want to know about her

What happened to the China Cupid?

She was arranging books and knocked it over and broke it

What do the narrators actions concerning the cupid reveal about her emotional state?

She felt like a child and not the Mistress of Manderly

Explain the connection between the China Cupid and the set of art books?

They were both wedding gifts

What was unusual about the position of Jack Favells parked car?

It was like it was trying to be hidden

What request did Favell make if the narrator when he was leaving?

Not to tell Maxim

What was unusual about Rebeccas room in the west wing?

it was still put together like she was still alive

What was different about Mrs. Danvers when she was in the room with the narrator?

she was nicer and friendlier

Give at least 3 specific details about the room?

-fresh flowers

-brushes and perfume

-nightgown on the bed

-clothes in the wardrobe

Based on Information in chapters 1-14, write a physical description of Rebecca?

beautiful, tall, slim, dark hair and pale.

Based on information in chapters 1-14, describe Rebeccas character?

very confident, fearful, bold, accomplished and popular