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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Edith express fear towards Jennifer and Iris Pusey?
(a) She is afraid that they will recognize her.
(b) She doesn't like the way they dress.
(c) She is afraid that they will hurt her.
(d) She is always fearful in the presence of strong personalities.

4. What always gives Edith an appetite?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Running.
(d) Swimming.

5. What animal does Edith feel that most of the women staying at the Hotel du Lac compare to?
(a) Tortoise.
(b) Dog.
(c) Dolphin.
(d) Hare.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edith dresses and goes downstairs for dinner for the first time, who is giving off the rosy scent in the air?

2. Where does Edith go for her first walk?

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

4. What does Edith say about the surroundings while on the boat?

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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