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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mary and Colin notice about Robert's appearance once they have been in the bar for some time?
(a) He looks older than he did in the street.
(b) He looks very effeminate.
(c) He looks like Colin.
(d) He looks younger than he did in the street.

2. What event becomes a part of each of Mary and Colin's days while on vacation?
(a) An argument
(b) A day filled with sightseeing
(c) A long leisurely dinner
(d) A late afternoon nap

3. What does Mary realize she has forgotten to do for her children?
(a) Buy them presents
(b) Give them money
(c) Call them
(d) Send them postcards

4. What does Mary liken the cafe to?
(a) A bed
(b) A dungeon
(c) A prison
(d) An oasis

5. Why do Mary and Colin go to the hospital?
(a) They are injured.
(b) They both have food poisoning.
(c) They believe they will find Robert there.
(d) They are hoping there is a cafeteria there that sells drinks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ritual did Robert's family perform each evening when he was growing up?

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

3. Where is Robert's wife originally from?

4. Which of the following describes Mary and Colin's relationship at the opening of the novel?

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

(see the answer key)

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