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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she returns to Sir Quentin's flat after the suicide, Beryl Tims tells Fleur that Sir Quentin had to go out. What does Fleur do?
(a) She waits in the drawing room for him to return in order to confront him.
(b) She tears the drawing room apart searching for her novel.
(c) She goes to the study, shuts the door and searches for her manuscript.
(d) She sits Beryl down and questions her about the manuscript.

2. Who is Mrs. Fisher?
(a) Fleur's oldest friend.
(b) The publisher's assistant.
(c) Lady Edwina's nurse.
(d) Beryl Tims' sister.

3. Which character becomes more important to the story in Chapter 3?
(a) Dottie.
(b) Beryl Tims.
(c) The ex-priest.
(d) Mr. Alexander.

4. How does Fleur react about her book find when she shops for Maisie?
(a) She rejoices, feeling like she's met an old friend.
(b) She feels more curious than anything.
(c) She feels stunned, having not realized it was out there.
(d) She looks for more of the same kind of thing.

5. What does Dottie first write when she joins the Association?
(a) A piece about her sufferings over Leslie.
(b) A piece about memories of her early childhood.
(c) A chapter about meeting Fleur.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fleur calls her publisher again asking for the manuscript of Warrender Chase. Why do they tell her it was destroyed?

2. How does Fleur manage to attend one of Bucks Gilbert's parties?

3. What is the title of the novel Leslie has begun writing?

4. What does Fleur do with her companion at the party?

5. What happens when Fleur calls in sick after spending the night dancing with Wally?

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