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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Fisher feel when she finds Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins in her sitting room area in Chapter 10?
(a) Surprised and dismayed.
(b) Violated.
(c) Happy to be growing closer to them.
(d) Nervous and a little concerned.

2. What does Lady Caroline note about Mr. Briggs behavior towards her when they first meet?
(a) It is rather cute.
(b) She is disgusted with his overt affections towards her.
(c) It is exactly the kind of attention she came to the villa to avoid.
(d) She thinks he is making a fool of himself.

3. What does Lady Caroline find strange in Chapter 10?
(a) That none of the other ladies knows who she is.
(b) That she is far more relaxed than she normally is in such situations.
(c) That the other ladies are so open and friendly with one another.
(d) That she is enjoying the ladies' company.

4. What reason does Lady Caroline give to Mrs. Fisher for why she wants to be left alone in Chapter 10?
(a) So that she can have a nap.
(b) So that she can write a letter.
(c) So that she can meditate.
(d) So that she can reach a "conclusion".

5. What is Mrs. Fisher confused to discover in Chapter 13?
(a) That her eyesight is improving.
(b) That she is growing attached to the other ladies.
(c) That the indoors are stifling her.
(d) That she can move quite easily without her stick.

6. What makes Lady Caroline glad about Ferdinand's presence in Chapter 19?
(a) He will take her out on the town.
(b) He will help her avoid contact with the other ladies.
(c) He will provide a buffer between her and Mr. Briggs.
(d) He will report to her on the goings-ons back home.

7. How does Mr. Briggs surprise Rose as they drink tea in Chapter 18?
(a) By bringing up a scholarly subject to discuss.
(b) By being able to make Mrs. Fisher laugh.
(c) By sipping his tea like a lady.
(d) By flattering the women in a most sincere manner.

8. What change in Mrs. Wilkins does Mrs. Arbuthnot notice in Chapter 11?
(a) Mrs. Wilkins is becoming more mellow and careless.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins is becoming more irate and selfish.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins is becoming more cherry and irrational.
(d) Mrs. Wilkins is becoming more clear, selfless and thoughtful.

9. How did Mrs. Arbuthnot feel in the afternoon in Chapter 20?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

10. What is Lady Caroline's nickname?
(a) Scrap.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Snickers.
(d) Sunny.

11. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot react when she sees Frederick in Chapter 20?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She reacts with indifference.
(c) She is ecstatic.
(d) She is angry.

12. Who is Lotty?
(a) Lady Caroline.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

13. What does Costanza present Mrs. Fisher with in Chapter 15?
(a) A pile of dirty laundry.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A receipt for her most recent trip to the village.
(d) The food bill.

14. What do Rose and Mr. Briggs do at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Share a kiss.
(b) Sit in front of the fire.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Take a walk.

15. Why does Mrs. Arbuthnot become concerned in Chapter 13?
(a) Because she is enjoying Italy far more than she enjoys her marriage.
(b) Because she believes Mrs. Wilkins is depressed.
(c) Because she is unable to pray or feel concern for the poor.
(d) Because she has not heard from her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes more restless in Chapter 16?

2. Who is Mellersh?

3. What does Mr. Briggs feel the need to confirm with Lady Caroline at the end of Chapter 18?

4. What does Mellersh always keep in mind in regards to the other women staying at the villa?

5. According to Lady Caroline, what do Mr. Briggs and Ferdinand have in common?

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