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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is that Sir Quentin has been enforcing upon the members?
(a) An early curfew so that the rest might heighten their creativity.
(b) A rigorous exercise routine, to sharpen their minds.
(c) A "purifying fast."
(d) A series of stringent deadlines.

2. How many roses were delivered to Fleur the day she called in sick?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) One.

3. Who serves as the primary comic relief in the early part of the book?
(a) Fleur Talbot.
(b) Lady Edwina.
(c) Mr. Alexander.
(d) Sir Eric Findlay.

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

5. Why does Fleur believe she should stay with her current job rather than find another as Wally encourages?
(a) She'd rather be interested in this job than happy in another.
(b) She feels protective of Lady Edwina.
(c) She has too much invested in the stories of the members.
(d) She believes she must figure out Sir Quentin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fleur initially sees Sir Quentin as a "social imposter," but realizes he does have a regal background when she learns that:

2. What happens when Dottie visited Fleur's room the evening after Fleur found her manuscript?

3. How does Fleur feel after this visit with Gray?

4. To what is the suicide attributed?

5. Who does Dottie begin to confide in about her husband?

(see the answer key)

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