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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Edith's response to the way Monica speaks about the Puseys?
(a) Edith defends the Puseys.
(b) Edith agrees.
(c) Edith gets up and leaves.
(d) Edith remains neutral.

3. What is the name of the man that has gone unnamed until Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Todd.
(b) Mr. Neville.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mr. Scott.

4. How does the tall, thin woman greet Edith at the cafe with the large glass windows?
(a) She hugs her.
(b) She waves.
(c) She shakes her hand.
(d) She raises her fork.

5. The Hotel du Lac does have which of these?
(a) Gift Shop.
(b) Sauna.
(c) Dining area.
(d) Hairdresser.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Edith see while sitting outside at the cafe downtown?

2. What does Edith drink in the dining room during her first trip to it?

3. In Chapter 2, why does Edith say that David leaves her at times?

4. How does Edith view herself at the beginning of the story?

5. What does Edith tell Monica about Jennifer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Edith never close to her mother?

2. Why does Edith think that women get married?

3. Describe a woman that would be considered a tortoise by Edith.

4. What is the problem with Monica's health?

5. Describe a woman that would be considered a hare by Edith.

6. Name three amenities that the Hotel du Lac does not have that many other hotels do.

7. Why does Edith not take all of the clothes out of her luggage when unpacking?

8. What does Edith think about the dynamics of the relationship between Iris and Jennifer Pusey?

9. Why does Edith hear a scream from the Pusey room?

10. What is the Hotel du Lac known for?

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