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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fleur view Leslie's infidelity?
(a) She feels sorry for him and believes he is unable to cope with his own problems.
(b) She believes he is unfaithful to Dottie because Dottie is so unattractive.
(c) She thinks his ego is overblown.
(d) She wishes he would leave his wife and marry her.

2. After seven weeks, why does Sir Quentin tell Fleur he wants to take over editing the manuscripts?
(a) He feels it is his moral obligation to do so.
(b) He envies how much the group likes Fleur's writing.
(c) He is not happy with her changes to the writing.
(d) He sees that she is being overworked.

3. What happens when Fleur calls in sick after spending the night dancing with Wally?
(a) Sir Quentin warns her that further absences will get her fired.
(b) Beryl offers to send Dottie over with soup.
(c) Beryl asks for a medical certificate, and Fleur tells her to go to Hell.
(d) Lady Edwina tells her she will cover for her.

4. Why does Fleur begin taking Lady Edwina for the Sunday walks?
(a) Lady Edwina reminds Fleur of her own mother.
(b) Beryl Tims gives up part of her pay to Fleur so that she can have Sundays off.
(c) Because no one is available to care for Lady Edwina at that time, and because she genuinely likes her.
(d) Sir Quentin offers to pay her extra to take Lady Edwina off his hands.

5. What does Fleur do with her companion at the party?
(a) She convinces him to publish her next novel, sight unseen.
(b) They dance, even though no music playing.
(c) They get heavily intoxicated.
(d) They eat most of the food at the party.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fleur react about her book find when she shops for Maisie?

2. How does Fleur react when Sir Quentin informs her that his mother is not of sound mind and that she should disregard any promises made about an inheritance?

3. After the party, Fleur goes out with Wally McConnachie. Where do they go?

4. Who does Fleur see for the last time as she leaves Sir Quentin's drawing room?

5. When Fleur runs into Mrs. Wilks in Chapter 7, she notices Mrs. Wilks has lost a lot of weight and no longer seemed happy. What does she ask Fleur to do?

(see the answer key)

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