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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Monica tell Edith about how Mme. de Bonneuil's feels about her son?
(a) Mme. de Bonneuil doesn't like her son.
(b) Mme de Bonneuil doesn't know that she has a son.
(c) Mme. de Bonneuil lives for her son.
(d) Mme. de Bonneuil likes her daughter better.

2. When the thin woman doesn't eat any of her food, who eats it for her during dinner times?
(a) Her dog.
(b) The maids.
(c) Her friend.
(d) The cook.

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

4. Why is it painful for Edith to see David's wife?
(a) David's wife is attractive.
(b) She represents everything that Edith will never have.
(c) Edith feels guilty.
(d) David looks at his wife differently then he does Edith.

5. What is the name of the man that has gone unnamed until Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Scott.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Neville.
(d) Mr. Todd.

6. The Hotel du Lac has a reputation for what?
(a) Providing free breakfast.
(b) Providing a five-star chef.
(c) Providing free dry cleaning.
(d) Providing a quiet retreat.

7. How does Jennifer act in general?
(a) Like a small girl.
(b) Jennifer treats Iris like a slave.
(c) Like an adult.
(d) Jennifer is mean to Iris.

8. What is the name of the woman who has carried around a dog, nameless up to this point in the story?
(a) Iris.
(b) Monica.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Penelope.

9. What are Edith's two past times?
(a) Writing and Drawing.
(b) Writing and Shopping.
(c) Writing and Gardening.
(d) Writing and Sewing.

10. Why does Monica say that she is staying at the hotel?
(a) Vacation.
(b) To write a book.
(c) Her health.
(d) Spa time.

11. Who is dead in Edith's family?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

12. What does Edith compare the Puseys' room to after having visited it?
(a) A Beverly Hills Store.
(b) Taj Mahal.
(c) Aladdin's Cave.
(d) Caesar's Palace.

13. Which guest approaches Edith at her first dinner and asks her to join them for coffee?
(a) Iris Pusey.
(b) The thin woman.
(c) Mme. de Bonneuil.
(d) Jennifer Pusey.

14. Why is Edith visiting the hotel?
(a) To see the local tourist attractions.
(b) To reunite with a love interest.
(c) To take a break from her life.
(d) To see an old friend.

15. Why does Edith not write to David about Mr. Neville?
(a) Edith is afraid that David will come to the hotel.
(b) Edith feels that it would be inappropriate.
(c) Mr. Neville asked her not to.
(d) Edith is afraid that David won't see her anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you know that the hotel allows animals?

2. What does Edith tell Monica about Jennifer?

3. Why does Mme. de Bonneuil not live with her son?

4. What does Edith believe drives women into marriage?

5. Where is Edith originally from?

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