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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the person in #61?
(a) Philip MaGuire.
(b) Daphne Morrison.
(c) Danus Muirfield.
(d) Cecile Waterton.

2. Where does Penelope go to find her father?
(a) His studio.
(b) A cafe.
(c) Church.
(d) A pub.

3. For how long are the man in #25 and his girlfriend going away in Chapter 4?
(a) A year.
(b) A weekend.
(c) A month.
(d) A week.

4. Who arrives at Penelope's house after Olivia and Hank leave?
(a) Noel and Amabel.
(b) Noel and Ava.
(c) Nigel and Sara.
(d) Nancy and Edward.

5. Why is Noel interested in Amabel?
(a) She is a celebrity.
(b) She is wealthy.
(c) She is a model.
(d) She is brilliant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the girlfriend of the man in #25?

2. What is the name of the home where Cosmo has been living?

3. Where does Penelope ask Olivia to go with her on a little trip?

4. What shocking news does Olivia receive?

5. Why is Penelope depressed with her volunteer duties?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Olivia's view of the Lawrence Stern paintings different from how Olivia views them?

2. What is life like for Penelope's daughter, Nancy?

3. Why do the Lawrence Stern paintings have such an impact on Noel and Nancy?

4. What is the story of Penelope's parents' relationship?

5. What are some of the major differences between Olivia and Nancy?

6. How does Penelope meet Ambrose Keeling?

7. What is Ambrose's real interest in Penelope?

8. Why does Noel exhibit such callous behavior toward his mother?

9. How does the author show the respectful relationship between Olivia and Penelope?

10. Which sister--Olivia or Nancy--is the one who is able to get things accomplished?

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