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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Arbuthnot, why should she and Mrs.Wilkins be running things at the house?
(a) Because they are familiar with running a household.
(b) Because they are older.
(c) Because they found San Salvatore.
(d) Because they are the most personable of the bunch.

2. Why does Mrs. Wilkins' husband decide that he wants to take her to Italy in Chapter 4?
(a) Because he knows Mrs. Wilkins is angry at him.
(b) Because she worked so hard at pleasing him before she left England.
(c) Because he received a bonus at work.
(d) Because Italy is his favorite place in Europe to visit.

3. How does Mrs. Fisher feel when she sees she is the only one at the lunch table in Chapter 9?
(a) Relieved and angry.
(b) Happy to have some peace.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Confused.

4. What newspaper is Mrs. Wilkins reading in Chapter 1?
(a) The Standard.
(b) The News.
(c) The Local.
(d) The Times.

5. Who does Mrs. Fisher send to find the other women in Chapter 9?
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Amelia.
(c) Gemma.
(d) Francesca.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot playfully remind Mrs. Wilkins of in Chapter 6?

2. What must the renters provide to the landlord for the Italian villa?

3. What does Mrs. Fisher contemplate at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot put all of her time and energy into doing?

5. How do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot forget about their argument in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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