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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does Edith say that David leaves her at times?
(a) To go exercising.
(b) To go to doctor appointments.
(c) To go to work.
(d) For his other life.

2. What is wrong with Monica's health?
(a) Monica is pregnant.
(b) Monica has diabetes.
(c) Monica has an eating disorder.
(d) Monica has cancer.

3. In real life, what kind of animal does Edith think always gets the man?
(a) Dolphin.
(b) Tortoise.
(c) Dog.
(d) Hare.

4. What was the first thing that David ever said to Edith?
(a) "I must be getting back to the Rooms."
(b) "I love your perfume."
(c) "I think that I have found love at first sight."
(d) "Your eyes are beautiful."

5. Who took Edith out to eat before she left for her trip in order to help raise her spirits?
(a) David.
(b) Her neighbor.
(c) Her friend.
(d) Her agent.

6. What does Monica tell Edith she is under strict orders not to do?
(a) Swim.
(b) Drink.
(c) Run.
(d) Smoke.

7. Who do David's friends think that he is cheating on his wife with?
(a) His babysitter.
(b) Young Secretaries.
(c) His massage therapist.
(d) His neighbor.

8. At what time does Edith insist that she and Monica head back to the hotel?
(a) 12:00 p.m..
(b) 3:00 p.m..
(c) 1:00 p.m..
(d) 2:00 p.m..

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

10. What kind of view does Iris have of Monica?
(a) Negative.
(b) Positive.
(c) Neutral.
(d) Iris doesn't know Monica.

11. How do you know that the hotel allows animals?
(a) A woman is carrying her kitten.
(b) A little girl brought her rabbit.
(c) There is a tiny dog.
(d) A little boy brought his lizard.

12. The unnamed man at the cafe finds the idea that Edith may be a writer ________.
(a) Amusing.
(b) Weird.
(c) Serious.
(d) Worrying.

13. What does Edith believe drives women into marriage?
(a) A woman's parents.
(b) A woman's need for financial support.
(c) A woman's need for companionship.
(d) A woman's need for children.

14. What does Iris Pusey begin most of her sentences with?
(a) "I don't think so."
(b) "Maybe."
(c) "Of course."
(d) "Actually."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Penelope know David?

2. What does Edith do while in the dining room for the first time?

3. What mode of transportation do the Puseys use to get around while staying at the hotel?

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

5. Who does Edith go shopping with?

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