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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is everyone given on Iris's birthday?
(a) A blow horn.
(b) A birthday hat.
(c) A free dessert.
(d) A glass of champagne.

3. How does Edith view Geoffrey on their wedding day?
(a) Like a stranger.
(b) As a handsome groom.
(c) He has a mouse-like appearance.
(d) As the love of Edith's life.

4. What does Edith change into in order to go to town to get some coffee?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) A dress.
(c) A sweat suit.
(d) Walking Shoes.

5. Where does Edith visit to contemplate her wedding?
(a) Swimming pool.
(b) Garden.
(c) Library.
(d) Bedroom.

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

7. Why does Edith feel uneasy on the boat?
(a) Edith worries about what will happen to David if she dies.
(b) Edith is cut off from dry land.
(c) Edith doesn't know how to swim.
(d) Edith is seasick.

8. What does Mr. Neville propose to Edith?
(a) Publishing her next book.
(b) That they have a child together.
(c) Marriage.
(d) That Edith come and visit him.

9. How long ago did Mr. Neville's wife leave?
(a) Three years ago.
(b) Six months ago.
(c) One year ago.
(d) Two years ago.

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

11. What kind of wedding ring did Edith have?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Opal.
(d) Topaz.

12. Where does Edith plan to live after she marries Mr. Neville?
(a) Greenwich.
(b) Marlborough.
(c) Geneva.
(d) London.

13. What does Mr. Neville tell Edith to do to warm-up?
(a) Walk around the deck.
(b) Go to the lower deck.
(c) Cuddle close to Mr. Neville.
(d) Do jumping jacks.

14. What is Iris's dinner table covered in on her birthday?
(a) Confetti.
(b) Money.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Cards.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edith wonder about Kiki?

2. Who does Edith see siting alone in the salon on the morning of her departure?

3. What does Iris ask Edith to do once she has gotten to their room after the commotion?

4. Which category does Edith say that she belongs to?

5. Who turned down many offers of marriage because her mother didn't approve of the man?

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