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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. 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. Where is the boat going that Edith is on?
(a) Just circling the port.
(b) To an island.
(c) Across the lake.
(d) Out in the ocean.

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

4. What does Mr. Neville live on?
(a) A suburb block.
(b) An estate.
(c) A farm.
(d) A city block.

5. Who does Edith go on a boat ride with?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Mr. Neville.
(d) Monica.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edith felt that Mr. Neville was sure to have a what in his house?

2. What was all the commotion in the Pusey room about?

3. Where did Edith hear a commotion come from while she was getting ready to go to town?

4. Why is Mr. Neville staying at the hotel?

5. What does Mr. Neville do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Edith agree to marry Geoffrey?

2. How did Geoffrey court Edith?

3. Why is Mr. Neville staying at the hotel?

4. What does Edith say the man will have to be like for Jennifer to marry him?

5. What does Monica say about her mother?

6. Why does Mr. Neville tell Edith to walk around the deck?

7. What did Mr. Neville say about Edith's life in London?

8. What does Edith say about categories that writers are put in?

9. Who does Edith compare Jennifer to in her mind during Iris's birthday party?

10. When Edith asks Mr. Neville if he loves her, what is his response?

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