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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What simile does Vinnie use to describe England? Quiet English life is like. . .
(a) A stroll in the park.
(b) An erupting volcano.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A warm bath.

2. What are the people at the party saying about Mrs. Harris' work?
(a) It could be better.
(b) The house is worse than it was before.
(c) It is a waste of money.
(d) It's too perfect.

3. What does Jane write?
(a) Biographies.
(b) Science Fiction.
(c) Horror.
(d) Children's fiction.

4. What does Vinnie contemplate on her bus ride home from Fortnum & Mason's in Chapter 3?
(a) Finishing her research.
(b) Hosting her next party.
(c) Taking extra care to avoid Chuck.
(d) Abundant time and money.

5. What character from Roo's childhood fantasy did Fred resemble?
(a) The perfect model.
(b) A prince.
(c) A British king.
(d) Her father.

6. What days does Mrs. Harris work?
(a) Tuesdays and Fridays.
(b) Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(c) Wednesdays and Fridays.
(d) Mondays and Wednesdays.

7. What phrase does not capture Fred's father's feelings toward Roo?
(a) She is good-looking.
(b) She is a wonderful horseback rider.
(c) She is warm-hearted.
(d) He doesn't like her socially provocative photography.

8. When does Fred see Rosemary in the lobby of the theater in Chapter 4?
(a) After the show.
(b) At intermission.
(c) At a meet and greet event.
(d) Before the show.

9. Where was the lucrative role that Rosemary gave up?
(a) Spain.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

10. Who is the man sitting next to Vinnie on the airplane in Chapter 1?
(a) Edwin Francis.
(b) Fred Turner.
(c) James Billings.
(d) Charles "Chuck" Mumpson.

11. Where does the late-night caller in Chapter 5 invite Vinnie?
(a) South Leigh.
(b) A boat ride.
(c) Dinner and an opera.
(d) The theater.

12. What phrase best describes Vinnie's relationship with Edwin Francis?
(a) They were once lovers.
(b) They recently met at a cocktail party.
(c) Edwin is Vinnie's oldest friend in London.
(d) Vinnie does not trust Edwin.

13. Where did Fred meet the people with whom he is dining?
(a) High school.
(b) Graduate school.
(c) The London Zoo.
(d) The Druids' midsummer solstice celebration.

14. Who calls Vinnie late at night at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Chuck.
(b) Edwin.
(c) Barbie.
(d) Fred.

15. What is William Just often called?
(a) Just William.
(b) Lady Justice.
(c) Boring Bill.
(d) Slick Willey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Edwin not say will prevent Rosemary from landing the roles she wants?

2. What does Vinnie do about Chuck's defeatism in Chapter 5?

3. For Chuck to visit his ancestral village, Vinnie advises him to travel by what?

4. From where does Fred think he can learn the most about British theater?

5. What type of sandwich does Vinnie have in her bag in Chapter 1?

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