The Comfort of Strangers Quiz

Ian McEwan

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Robert react when he realizes Mary and Colin slept on the street the night before? (from Chapter 4)

He encourages them to carry a map with them at all times.

He chastises them for their unsafe behavior.

He laughs at their stupidity.

He claims it was his fault.

2.

What does Robert tell Colin he looks like when he enters the room after showering and dressing? (from Chapter 6)

An angel

A Greek god

A nightmare

His father

3.

Who does Mary tell Colin they should have brought with them on vacation? (from Chapter 4)

Robert

His children

Her ex-husband

Her children

4.

How does Caroline react when Robert returns home from the bar? (from Chapter 6)

She becomes silent and withdrawn.

She enthusiastically greets him.

She quickly cleans up the remnants of Mary and Colin's sandwiches.

She begins cooking dinner.

5.

What information causes the Italian police to become less sympathetic towards Mary? (from Chapter 10)

Her previously knowledge of Robert and Caroline

Her occupation

Her marital status

Her feminist beliefs

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