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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. With whom does Fred walk along the Regent's Canal?
(a) Roo.
(b) The Vogelers.
(c) Jimbo.
(d) Rosemary.

2. When Fido leaves Chuck in Chapter 12, where does he go?
(a) To Fred.
(b) Back to Vinnie.
(c) To L. D. Zimmern.
(d) To Rosemary.

3. Where does Vinnie go when she leaves London at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) Wiltshire.
(b) New York.
(c) South Leigh.
(d) Chelsea.

4. To where does Chuck return after some encouragement by Edwin?
(a) South Leigh.
(b) Tulsa.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Wilshire.

5. Who is Mrs. Harris, really?
(a) Rosemary.
(b) Debby.
(c) Vinnie.
(d) Edwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumors does Fred confirm to Vinnie?

2. Whose voice does Rosemary imitate when she tells Vinnie she looks sixty and knows nothing about life?

3. What is Vinnie wearing at the zoo in Chapter 9?

4. As Vinnie is searching for Fred at the Druids' midsummer solstice rites, who does she blame for dragging her out of bed?

5. Who visits Vinnie while she is ill in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 11, why has Fred never in his life felt worse about himself?

2. Why is Fred so bitter at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. Explain the events that take place when Fred gets to Holland Park.

4. Describe Edwin's interaction with Fred at Rosemary's house in Chapter 11.

5. What does Vinnie share with Chuck about Zimmern at the beginning of Chapter 7?

6. How does Vinnie try to change Chuck's appearance in Chapter 9?

7. Explain whether or not you believe Mrs. Harris was ever a real person.

8. What does Chuck tell about his childhood in Chapter 7?

9. How has Chuck changed from the beginning to the end of the book?

10. Describe the events in the kitchen that ultimately lead up to Chuck and Vinnie making love.

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