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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mr. Nevile's wife go?
(a) She ran away with another man.
(b) She moved back in with her parents.
(c) She is in a coma at a hospital.
(d) She fell ill and died.

2. How is Edith shown gratitude for the help that she provided getting to the dining room?
(a) A gift in front of her door in the morning.
(b) A large sum of money when checking out.
(c) A press on the hand.
(d) A thank you.

3. Where did Edith and Mr. Neville walk to after their lunch together?
(a) To town.
(b) Up a large hill.
(c) To the bookstore.
(d) To the salon.

4. Why do all the guests take their coffee together in the salon?
(a) The guests go to the salon to listen to the piano player.
(b) It would be improper to leave Iris alone after dinner on her birthday.
(c) The guests do this every night.
(d) Iris is drunk and everyone wants to hear what she says next.

5. Edith felt that Mr. Neville was sure to have a what in his house?
(a) Library.
(b) Conservatory.
(c) A pool table.
(d) Garden.

6. Who led Iris into the dining room on her birthday?
(a) Edith.
(b) M. Huber.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Monica.

7. When does Edith say she plans to see David again in her letters?
(a) Tonight.
(b) Never.
(c) In a week.
(d) After she is married.

8. Who arrives halfway through Edith's last dinner?
(a) Mr. Neville.
(b) Mme. de Bouille.
(c) Monica.
(d) Pusey women.

9. What does Mr. Neville wish that Edith would get rid of?
(a) Her attitude.
(b) Her negativity.
(c) Her hat.
(d) Her cardigan.

10. Why is Mr. Neville staying at the hotel?
(a) He is attending an electronics conference.
(b) He is getting his house renovated.
(c) He is visiting his family that lives nearby.
(d) He is on vacation.

11. How is Edith like her mother?
(a) Edith and her mother both prefer the company of men to that of women.
(b) Edith and her mother are both unhappy people.
(c) Edith and her mother both love to shop.
(d) Edith and her mother are both tall for women.

12. What was all the commotion in the Pusey room about?
(a) Jennifer burned herself on the curling iron.
(b) Iris fell getting out of the shower.
(c) Jennifer fell out of bed while sleeping.
(d) Iris had been awakened by the sound of Jennifer's door.

13. What does Mr. Neville have a collection of?
(a) China dishes.
(b) Crystal vases.
(c) Silver settings.
(d) Famille rose dishes.

14. What does Monica do when Iris walks in for her birthday dinner?
(a) Monica greets her.
(b) Monica leaves.
(c) Monica stands.
(d) Monica rolls her eyes.

15. What did Edith hear David ask his wife?
(a) If she wanted to have more children.
(b) If she wanted to move away together.
(c) If she wanted to buy a summer home.
(d) If they should take his car or hers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cake is there?

2. What did Edith eat for dinner the night of Iris's birthday?

3. What does Edith say that she could have spent the entire day doing instead of being on the boat?

4. What is Mr. Neville's first name?

5. What does Mr. Neville live on?

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