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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Penelope and Edith are what?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Opposites.
(d) Identical Twins.

2. Why is Edith so willing to make an arrangement with the Puseys about spending her free time with them?
(a) Edith will be able to observe a class of women with which she is completely unfamiliar.
(b) Edith feels obligated to.
(c) Edith has a hard time telling people no.
(d) Edith feels that she will be bored without doing so.

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

4. The Hotel du Lac does have which of these?
(a) Hairdresser.
(b) Dining area.
(c) Sauna.
(d) Gift Shop.

5. Who hosted the event where Edith met David?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Mr. Pusey.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Iris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edith feels the Pusey women possess an aura of what?

2. What does David do for a living?

3. What animal does Edith feel that most of the women staying at the Hotel du Lac compare to?

4. Why does Mme. de Bonneuil not live with her son?

5. What is the name of the woman who has carried around a dog, nameless up to this point in the story?

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