A Room with a View Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around A Room with a View? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. When does George kiss Lucy for the second time?


in the garden at Windy Corner
overlooking the hills of Fiesole
He doesn't, because he's afraid his breath stinks.
on their wedding night
Q. What is Freddy and Mrs. Honeychurch's reaction to Cecil and Lucy's engagement?


They're over the moon with joy.
They're not happy, because he's a prig.
It's all just meh.
They're relieved 'cause she can move out now.
Q. Why does Forster set the first part of this book in Italy?


George isn't English.
Lucy didn't play the piano in England.
In Italy, anything is possible.
Italians have the best artwork.
Q. What does Mr. Emerson believe about Charlotte at the end of the book?


that she didn't stop Lucy from seeing Mr. Emerson, because she hoped Lucy and George would marry
that she still despised the Emersons and hoped they would just go away
that she was a sad woman who hoped the best for most everyone else
that she was in danger of committing a most scandalous of affairs with Mr. Beebe
Q. At the end of the novel, Lucy clearly has chosen:


to believe in the power of loads of money
to leave her family forever
to genuflect to the status quo
to follow her true, authentic feelings