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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Edith finishes writing the letter at the beginning of the story, what does she do next?
(a) She looks out her window.
(b) She makes a phone call.
(c) She unpacks.
(d) She lays down for a nap.

2. Who staying at the Hotel Du Lac is closest to Edith's age?
(a) The woman with the dog.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) David.
(d) Iris.

3. What was the reason stated for asking Edith to join them for coffee?
(a) Edith was giving mean looks.
(b) Edith had sad eyes.
(c) Edith looked interesting.
(d) Edith looked ill.

4. What does Penelope think about Edith's books?
(a) That the books are about romantic encounters that were absent from Edith's real life.
(b) Penelope thinks that Edith's books are boring.
(c) Penelope is jealous of Edith's books.
(d) Penelope thinks that Edith should write science fiction books instead.

5. Why is Edith so willing to make an arrangement with the Puseys about spending her free time with them?
(a) Edith has a hard time telling people no.
(b) Edith feels that she will be bored without doing so.
(c) Edith will be able to observe a class of women with which she is completely unfamiliar.
(d) Edith feels obligated to.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Penelope know David?

2. Why do the Puseys stay at the hotel briefly each year?

3. What did Mr. Pusey used to say when he was alive?

4. How does Edith describe her mother?

5. What does David do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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