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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 profession of the man in #105?
(a) Interior designer.
(b) Antiques dealer.
(c) Florist.
(d) Art dealer.

2. How does Lawrence cheer up Sophie?
(a) Sends her on a trip back to London.
(b) Takes her dancing.
(c) Brings her roses.
(d) Buys her a new wardrobe.

3. Whose husband dies in this chapter?
(a) Penelope's.
(b) Doris'.
(c) Sophie's.
(d) Olivia's.

4. Who does Penelope call about Lawrence's paintings?
(a) Edward Weston.
(b) Philip Robertson.
(c) Roy Brookner.
(d) George Danby.

5. With what firm is the person in #105 associated?
(a) Reginald's.
(b) Boothby's
(c) Sotheby's.
(d) Sloane's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Antonia?

2. What does Lawrence notice about Sophie?

3. Who is Antonia in love with?

4. What do Richard and Lawrence do after dinner?

5. Penelope dreams that she will get a letter from Ambrose telling her that _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter between Noel and Penelope upon Penelope's return from Porthkerris.

2. What does Penelope do on her last day in Porthkerris?

3. Under what circumstances does Doris become a permanent resident in the Stern household?

4. What is revealed about the mysterious appointment Penelope had in London on the day before her death?

5. How do Nancy and Noel react to news of Penelope's death?

6. Why does Penelope's dream of marrying Richard not come true?

7. What does Penelope do when she learns from Mr. Brookner that the paintings have sold?

8. Why does Penelope have such a fitful night after her appointment in London?

9. What impact does Sophie's death have on her family?

10. What are the unhappy implications of Penelope's marriage to Ambrose?

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