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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fleur see in Sir Quentin's drawer?
(a) A photo of him with Beryl Tims.
(b) A bundle of proofs approximately the size of a novel.
(c) A pearl-handled knife.
(d) Her original manuscript of Warrender Chase.

2. What news does Fleur receive from Lady Edwina's nurse that evening, after she's learned that her novel won't be published?
(a) That Sir Eric Findlay has committed suicide.
(b) That Lady Bernice has committed suicide.
(c) That Mrs. Wilks has committed suicide.
(d) That Egbert Delaney has committed suicide.

3. How does Fleur feel when Sir Quentin decides to take over the manuscript editing?
(a) She is glad to be rid of it because they'd started writing about their romantic adventures.
(b) She was angry because she loved the work.
(c) She was disappointed because the members liked her work.
(d) She didn't care one way or the other.

4. Who begins taking Sunday afternoon walks with Fleur and Lady Edwina?
(a) Dottie.
(b) Mrs. Alexander.
(c) Solly Mendelsohn.
(d) Leslie.

5. Sir Quentin offered Fleur wages of a "1936 vintage, and this was 1949, modern times." Why did she accept the position?
(a) For the promise of a totally new experience.
(b) She had been unemployed for so long that she was on the brink of losing her room.
(c) Sir Quentin promised to raise her wages if she proved herself worthy after the first week.
(d) Sir Quentin promised to help find a publisher for her novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beryl Tims' primary task during the meetings of the Autobiographical Association?

2. Fleur believes she saw someone in Dottie's window the night before. Who is it?

3. How is Fleur able to control her panic as she sees more evidence that Sir Quentin is acting out a devious plan on the members?

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

5. What does Dottie accuse Fleur of when Fleur seems displeased at her connections to the group?

(see the answer key)

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