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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Penelope know David?
(a) Penelope had gone to school with David's wife.
(b) Penelope was neighbors with David.
(c) Penelope used to date David.
(d) Penelope's brother was friends with David.

2. What surprises Edith while she is with Monica?
(a) Monica's insistence that they go to the cafe for more coffee and cake.
(b) Monica's oppenness.
(c) Monica's temper.
(d) Monica's sharp opinions.

3. 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 reads a book.
(d) She eats pizza.

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

5. What is the tall, thin woman eating when Edith sees her at the cafe with the large glass windows?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Cheeseburger.
(c) Macaroon.
(d) Hot Dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Edith finishes writing the letter at the beginning of the story, what does she do next?

2. Why does Monica say that she is staying at the hotel?

3. How does the tall, thin woman greet Edith at the cafe with the large glass windows?

4. What did Mr. Pusey used to say when he was alive?

5. In real life, what kind of animal does Edith think always gets the man?

(see the answer key)

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