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The Public Image | Quiz

Muriel Spark
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The Public Image | Quiz

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1)

On the night of the party, who is still in the flat after Annabel feeds the baby? (from Chapter 3)

Luigi.
The Ketners.
Dr.Tommasi.
Billy and Kurt.
2)

When Annabel is upset about Billy and the notes and cries out disturbing the baby, what does Tom do to calm things? (from Chapter 8)

Tells Annabel it isn't good to upset the baby.
Tickles the baby until he laughs.
Makes the nurse take the baby outside.
Tells Annabel how she has to be a good mother.
3)

What occurs when Annabel goes to identify Frederick's body? (from Chapter 4)

Flowers have been placed on the trolley on which he lies.
His face is bruised and hard to look at.
Annabel says that it's her husband and turns away.
She refuses to look at him.
4)

The night of the party, why does Annabel suddenly feel angry? (from Chapter 3)

Frederick humiliating her by arranging for strangers to come.
Frederick not planning to come to the party.
Frederick wanting to hurt her career.
Frederick's having arranged that the party take place at the time of his death.
5)

How are the rest of the children behaving? (from Chapter 4)

They are sitting out front.
They are playing games.
They are behaving well.
They are running around the flat.
6)

When the doctor's wife questioned her husband as to why Annabel had to have a press conference right away, what did the doctor say? (from Chapter 5)

She will probably want to sleep all day tomorrow.
It's a matter of her profession. One has to continue, no matter what.
She may not feel well enough to see the press tomorrow.
She may want to go out of town tomorrow.
7)

Annabel asks Tom what else Luigi said to him in the conversation they had earlier. How does Tom respond? (from Chapter 8)

He says that Annabel might have to go away for a long time.
Annabel might have a problem ever getting a role in films.
He says that Annabel might never act again.
He talks about scandal and emphasized that Annabel must come out of this with a good public image.
8)

As the notes were taken from Annabel, what happened to Billy's face? (from Chapter 8)

He closed his eyes and looked away.
He called out in anger to Annabel..
He looked stunned.
He just turned his head from side to side.
9)

What does Annabel say when asked by the press about how Frederick died? (from Chapter 4)

He got dizzy.
He fell.
It was too dark to see.
It was an accident.
10)

How does the doctor avoid crowds at the hospital morgue with Annabel? (from Chapter 4)

He has Frederick's body removed to a secret room.
He arranges for a special time to view Frederick's body.
He takes her in by a side door.
He advises her to wear a scarf over her face.
11)

What does Luigi say to Annabel about the girl found unconscious on the bathroom floor of her flat? (from Chapter 6)

Frederick had promised the girl he would leave Annabel for her.
She was one of Frederick's many girl friends.
The girl is a drug abuser and was a friend of Frederick.
He tells her not to worry because the girl is all right now.
12)

What do the newspapers say? (from Chapter 5)

Their general tone is favorable to Annabel.
They think that having a party is a disgrace.
They blame Annabel for Frederick's suicide.
They imply that things happen when there is infidelity.
13)

Of what do the comments of the doctor's child remind Annabel? (from Chapter 4)

How he always laughed at her acting.
How Frederick always questioned her sincerity.
How he tried to ruin her career.
How his friends also laughed at her.
14)

What does Annabel say when Luigi asks about the note Frederick sent Marina? (from Chapter 7)

Annabel was given the note because Marina thought Frederick was mad.
Annabel tells Luigi that she has always wanted to write.
Luigi tells Annabel that she should think about a different career.
Annabel says Frederick's note to his mother made her cry.
15)

What are the headlines Annabel thinks of when she hears of Frederick's death? (from Chapter 3)

Frederick Christopher leaves party because of excessive guest drinking.
Frederick Christopher leaves party because he is embarrassed.
Frederick leaves unfaithful wife at wild orgy.
Frederick Christopher dies during time of orgy at wife's flat.
16)

What frightens Billy at the hotel window at night, when he and Annabel are talking? (from Chapter 6)

Balloons.
Figures which seemed to be flying.
Lightening flashes.
Strange lights.
17)

What does Luigi say to Annabel at dinner after her hospital visit to Danya? (from Chapter 7)

You were wonderful.
Luigi wants Annabel to plan ahead for the next fifteen years of her career.
Billy will tell the orgy story.
It's a good idea to keep Marina's notes safe with you instead of letting them lie around.
18)

When the phone rings after Billy mentions the notes, who does Annabel think is calling? (from Chapter 5)

Dr.Tommasi.
Luigi .
Golly.
Francesca.
19)

How has Tom found out about the notes? (from Chapter 8)

Billy shows his photo- copies.
Billy meets him at the airport.
Annabel leaves a message for Tom to call her the night before.
Billy hands him a package at the airport.
20)

What happens in the courtroom immediately after Annabel spoke? (from Chapter 8)

Some people call out.
There is a hum of public sensation.
Some reporters jump up from their seats.
Some spectators jump up from their seats.
21)

When Giorgio is sent out again, what is he to bring back just for Annabel? (from Chapter 4)

A cup of hot tea.
A blanket.
A sweater.
A woolen shawl.
22)

When Annabel wants to know why her friends, her lawyer, and everyone else haven't left messages for her, what does Billy say? (from Chapter 6)

Billy says that everyone has been in touch, and there are telegrams, phone messages and flowers downstairs.
Billy says that he is only doing what he can to help her, nothing more.
Billy tells her that she will have to deal with the inquest later on, if there is one.
Billy says that it's not necessary for her to call her lawyer.
23)

Who comes to Annabel's flat the morning after Frederick's death? (from Chapter 5)

Dr.Tommasi.
Golly.
Billy.
Luigi.
24)

In all of the notes, what is the one accusation against Annabel that Fredrick consistently mentions. (from Chapter 6)

Annabel never helps him out with money.
Annabel is spending too much money.
Annabel is mocking him with orgies.
Annabel makes fun of his writing.
25)

Why has the doctor come to Annabel's flat? (from Chapter 3)

To tell Annabel that her husband is dead.
To explain why he hasn't come to help her earlier.
To tell Annabel that no one can find Frederick.
To see if Annabel called earlier about the baby.
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