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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edith dresses and goes downstairs for dinner for the first time, who is giving off the rosy scent in the air?
(a) Iris and Jennifer Pusey.
(b) Her neighbor.
(c) Mme. de Bonneuil.
(d) The thin woman that doesn't eat.

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

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

4. When Edith sees the mother and daughter in the dining room, what does she comment to herself?
(a) That the daughter must be sick and the mother is taking care of her.
(b) That they look very unhappy together.
(c) That the daughter bears a strong resemblance to her mother.
(d) That the mother must be sick and the daughter is taking care of her.

5. What mode of transportation do the Puseys use to get around while staying at the hotel?
(a) Limousine.
(b) Taxi.
(c) Rented car.
(d) Horse and carriage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Hotel du Lac does have which of these?

3. How did Iris's late husband provide for her?

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

5. Why is Iris Pusey visibly upset while in town in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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