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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edith do while in the dining room for the first time?
(a) Works on her novel.
(b) She files her fingernails.
(c) She eats pizza.
(d) She reads a book.

2. How does Edith view herself at the beginning of the story?
(a) A talkative, spacey person.
(b) A serious, responsible person.
(c) A fun, light-hearted person.
(d) A sad, quiet person.

3. How does Edith describe her mother?
(a) Full of life.
(b) Rich.
(c) Sick.
(d) Unhappy.

4. How does the tall, thin woman greet Edith at the cafe with the large glass windows?
(a) She shakes her hand.
(b) She raises her fork.
(c) She waves.
(d) She hugs her.

5. What characteristics does a woman have that Edith would consider a tortoise?
(a) Outgoing and Friendly.
(b) Loud and Bossy.
(c) Quiet and Humble.
(d) Uptight and Snooty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Each new guest of the hotel needs what?

2. In Edith's letter to David, what does she say that she is curious to learn about Iris Pusey?

3. Why is Edith disturbed with Jennifer overall?

4. Why does Edith close her eyes once seated at the dinner table for the first time?

5. What type of book did Edith reference when choosing which animals to use in her comparisons?

(see the answer key)

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