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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clarissa think we ought first to measure people?
(a) By the strength of their devotion and their commitment to art.
(b) By their moral strength and religious devotions.
(c) By their kindness and ability to be strong when needed.
(d) By their kindness and capacity for devotion.

2. What does Richard call death?
(a) 'The black evil'.
(b) 'The scary monster'.
(c) ''The black silence'.
(d) 'The green silence'.

3. Why does Clarissa take the stairs?
(a) She fears being trapped in the elevator.
(b) The exercise energizes her.
(c) She recognizes the need to keep fit.
(d) The elevator smells bad.

4. Where would Clarissa like her ashes to be scattered?
(a) On the big dune at Wellfleet.
(b) In her own garden.
(c) Wherever Richard's are scattered.
(d) Over the lake in Central Park.

5. What can Leonard not easily distinguish?
(a) The difference between red, green and brown.
(b) Virginia's normal behavior and her madness.
(c) The difference between a setback and a tragedy.
(d) The difference between roman and italic type.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the maid's response to Leonard's alarm?

2. Why has Kitty acted strangely and desperately?

3. Why is Laura disappointed?

4. What does Laura think might be a little foolish?

5. How many times has Laura tried to get the cake right?

(see the answer key)

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