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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Edwina say when her new nurse collects her from the Association meeting in Chapter 3?
(a) "Well my dears, he's got you where he wants you, hasn't he?"
(b) "She is a nurse, is she? Why do I need a nurse?"
(c) "Quentin, my son! Don't let her take me!"
(d) "I will NOT be treated like a pathetic old woman!"

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

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

4. Which of the following is a member of the Autobiographical Association?
(a) Lady Bernice Gilliam.
(b) Baronne Clotilde du Loiret.
(c) Mrs. Winston.
(d) Father Edward Douglas.

5. What does Fleur believe she might gain from a confrontation with Mr. Alexander, even though she doesn't want one?
(a) She believes by confronting him, she can convince him to lower her rent.
(b) Fleur believes she has a demon inside her that rejoices in seeing people not just as they are, but more and more of how they are.
(c) Through a confrontation with him, Fleur can upset his superior-acting wife.
(d) Fleur knows a confrontation would upset him, and she might have a good laugh at his discomfiture.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fleur describe her method of character development?

2. What does Fleur ask of her friends, Theo and Audrey?

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 about Lady Edwina does Fleur particularly like in the beginning?

5. Who takes care of Fleur when she is ill?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fleur handle the motivation behind the evil doings of the title character in Warrender Chase?

2. Why does Fleur invite Dottie to participate in the Autobiographical Association?

3. What is the first publisher's reaction to Fleur's novel, Warrender Chase?

4. An important parallel is drawn at the end of Chapter 6 that has, up to that point, only been mentioned by Fleur. What is it, and who brings it up?

5. What is Fleur's frame of mind at the beginning of the novel, and why?

6. How does Sir Quentin introduce Fleur to the Autobiographical Association members the first time, and why?

7. Fleur and takes Lady Edwina on regular Sunday afternoon walks. They are soon joined by one of her old friends. How are these relationships developing?

8. What does Wally suggest Fleur should do about her job, and how does she respond?

9. When "Bucks" Gilbert hosts a party, Fleur runs into her old friend Wally. What happens between them?

10. How had Fleur originally come up with the idea for her novel, Warrender Chase?

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