View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Colin quickly swim out to Mary?
(a) He believes she is drowning.
(b) He wants to make love to her in the ocean.
(c) He believes she is trying to get away from him.
(d) He wants to apologize to her.

2. How do Mary and Colin act as they ride the water taxi back to their hotel?
(a) They engage in lively conversation.
(b) They attempt to make conversation with the local people.
(c) They kiss and hold hands.
(d) They do not speak or look at each other.

3. Which of the following is NOT a change that occurs for Mary and Colin during this chapter?
(a) They begin talking about Caroline and Robert more than they did previously.
(b) They stay closer to the hotel than they did previously.
(c) They begin sleeping in the same bed.
(d) They begin making love more often than they did previously.

4. How is the beach setting described as at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) As crowded and oppressive
(b) As deserted and lonely
(c) As crowded and lively
(d) As dirty and polluted

5. How does Mary react when Colin changes position while standing on the balcony?
(a) She notices his good looks.
(b) She is frustrated and angered.
(c) She is inexplicably puzzled.
(d) She is reminded that she forgot her hotel room key.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes the tone of the first chapter of this novel?

2. Why does Mary make the comment, "'Thank God I'm not a man'" when she, Colin and Robert enter the bar?

3. How does Colin initially react when Mary tells him what has frightened her?

4. Who does Mary tell Colin they should have brought with them on vacation?

5. What causes Mary and Colin to begin telling Robert about themselves?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 347 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample