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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Mary and Colin vacationing?
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) Rome
(d) Venice

2. What does Mary recall provided her with comfort when she was a teenager?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her diary.
(c) Colin
(d) Her list of suggestions for self-improvement.

3. Which of the following describes the tone of the first chapter of this novel?
(a) Dull
(b) Ominous
(c) Optimistic
(d) Excited

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of map offered in the kiosks around Venice?
(a) A large fold-out map of the entire city
(b) A series of maps dividing the city into quadrants
(c) A detailed map designed specifically for tourists
(d) A small map with only the major streets marked

5. What causes Mary and Colin to begin telling Robert about themselves?
(a) The atmosphere in the bar
(b) Robert's warm demeanor
(c) Drinking wine
(d) Robert's prying questions

Short Answer Questions

1. What landmark do Mary and Colin come upon as they are looking for the restaurant that they realize they have seen before?

2. What do Mary and Colin forget to take with them when they leave the hotel?

3. How does Colin respond to Robert's stories about his family and his wife?

4. What does the couple do each evening on the balcony of their hotel room?

5. Which of the following best describes the ritual Mary and Colin both go through each evening before leaving for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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