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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has changed as a result of Maggie's marriage to the Prince?
(a) The Prince's plans for returning to Rome.
(b) Mr. Verver's dislike of royalty.
(c) Fanny's standing in society.
(d) Mr.Verver's status quo.

2. What has Fanny done for the Prince in the past?
(a) Steered him in the right direction.
(b) Secretarial work.
(c) Looked after him when he was sick.
(d) Lent him money.

3. What language do the Prince and Charlotte speak to each other in in Book First Chapter 6?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

4. What does Maggie depend on Fanny for as of Book Second Chapter 3?
(a) To warn Maggie when the Prince's eye begins to wander.
(b) To distract the Prince when Maggie wants to visit friends.
(c) To explain Maggie's close relationship with her father.
(d) To keep Maggie informed about her father's health.

5. What attributes does the Prince claim he does not possess?
(a) Deceit and hypocrisy.
(b) Self-righteousness and vanity.
(c) Wit and class.
(d) Loyalty and honesty.

6. Where is the introductory chapter set?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) New York.
(d) Vienna.

7. What can Maggie not deny in Book Second Chapter 3?
(a) That her husband is known to be unfaithful.
(b) That women will try to capture her husband's attention.
(c) That her father is not capable of being faithful to one woman.
(d) That women will try to capture her father's attention.

8. Who introduced the Prince to Maggie?
(a) The Prince's brother.
(b) Maggie's father.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Fanny.

9. What responsibility does Charlotte take over for Mr. Verver in Book Second Chapter 5?
(a) Feeding the dogs.
(b) Preparing lunch.
(c) Writing to Maggie everyday.
(d) Watering the houseplants.

10. Where does Fanny feel like she has just returned from at the end of Chapter 3 of Book Third?
(a) A banquet.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A funeral.

11. For what reason does Charlotte say Maggie has not come to the party?
(a) Because Maggie is caring for her son.
(b) Because the Prince asked her not to.
(c) Because Maggie would rather spend time with her father.
(d) Because Maggie is ill.

12. When the group returns to the house in Book Second Chapter 2 what does Adam notice in their eyes?
(a) A flicker of joy.
(b) A flicker of anger.
(c) A flicker of recognition.
(d) A flicker of disgust.

13. What does Maggie tell her father about her feelings for Charlotte in Book Second Chapter 4?
(a) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she distrusts Charlotte.
(b) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she admires Charlotte.
(c) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she fears Charlotte.
(d) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she hates Charlotte.

14. According to Fanny, why did the Prince and Charlotte never marry?
(a) They didn't love each other.
(b) They were too scared to commit.
(c) Neither of them had enough money.
(d) Their love turned to hate.

15. Who does Charlotte want to notice that she is together with the Prince at the party?
(a) Colonel Assingham.
(b) Mr. Verver.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Maggie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Prince insecure and unsure of in Book Second Chapter 3?

2. What does the Prince suggest should happen following his marriage to Maggie?

3. Why does Adam think he needs a wife?

4. What does the Prince believe Fanny has a stronger sense of than he?

5. According to the Prince, why does he want to marry Maggie?

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