1. What are Warrender Chase's intentions in Fleur's novel?
(a) He wants a new lover without giving up his current mistress.
(b) She never reveals them, only the effects of his actions.
(c) He wants to be rid of his lovers altogether.
(d) He is trying to start a religious cult.

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

3. What is Fleur's greatest concern upon learning the tragic news of the suicide of one of the Association's members?
(a) That this is only the first of many unsettling events.
(b) Whether or not she should send her concern in a card or simply make a phone call.
(c) That her novel is unfolding in real life.
(d) That she will no longer have a job.

4. How does Dottie initially react to the members of the Autobiographical Association?
(a) She immediately begins making friends.
(b) She tries to turn them against Fleur in retaliation for her affair with Leslie.
(c) She feels alienated, as she had not yet written anything.
(d) She is put off by their enormous egos.

5. Sir Quentin says that Lady Edwina is asleep when the first meeting ends, so Fleur does not take her out for dinner. When does she next see Edwina?
(a) Lady Edwina is waiting at the office for Fleur the next morning.
(b) She is waiting in Fleur's room when she arrives home.
(c) Fleur runs into her walking on the street when she takes her lunch hour the following day.
(d) She doesn't see her til the next Association meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why doesn't Fleur leave her job and write full-time?

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

4. Who begins taking Sunday afternoon walks with Fleur and Lady Edwina?

5. Lady Edwina behaves erratically with Sir Quentin and Beryl Tims. What are the symptoms of her supposed dementia?

(see the answer key)

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