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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Iris's late husband provide for her?
(a) He gave all his money to his mistress instead.
(b) He was poor and couldn't provide for her.
(c) He spent all his money on alcohol because he was an alcoholic.
(d) He provided her with everything she desired.

2. What does Edith drink in the dining room during her first trip to it?
(a) Hot cocoa.
(b) Wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

3. Why does Edith close her eyes once seated at the dinner table for the first time?
(a) She is tired.
(b) She feels ill.
(c) She thinks that she hears a familiar voice.
(d) She dreads sitting down for a public meal.

4. What does Penelope think about Edith's books?
(a) Penelope thinks that Edith's books are boring.
(b) That the books are about romantic encounters that were absent from Edith's real life.
(c) Penelope is jealous of Edith's books.
(d) Penelope thinks that Edith should write science fiction books instead.

5. What characteristics does a woman have that Edith would consider a hare?
(a) Tired and Sad.
(b) Outgoing Temptress.
(c) Uptight and Snooty.
(d) Quiet and Humble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered Edith a ride home the night that she saw David with his wife?

2. When Edith sees a tall and slender woman at the beginning of the story she assumes that she must be a what?

3. What does Mr. Neville live on?

4. What does Edith buy when she goes shopping?

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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