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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "I suppose we'd really better decide whether to talk or say nothing"?
(a) Chauvin.
(b) The teacher.
(c) Anne.
(d) The patronne.

2. What does Chauvin pick up and then toss into the sea in Chapter 7?
(a) A stick.
(b) A pebble.
(c) A ring.
(d) A letter.

3. Who says, "she left when and how he wanted her to, although she wanted to stay"?
(a) Chauvin.
(b) The patronne.
(c) Anne.
(d) The child.

4. Which of the following rooms does Chauvin not mention Anne watching men on the street from?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Garden.
(c) Hallway.
(d) Kitchen.

5. Who stands at the door of the child's room at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) No one.
(b) Chauvin.
(c) Anne.
(d) Anne's husband.

6. What does the child say he does not want to do at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Take piano lessons.
(b) Go to bed.
(c) Go home.
(d) Go to the cafe.

7. Who says, "strange how children end up by making you lose your temper"?
(a) Chauvin.
(b) The patronne.
(c) The teacher.
(d) Anne.

8. What do the cafe customers complain about to the patronne at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) That the radio is too loud.
(b) That there are too many customers.
(c) That they need more wine.
(d) That the radio isn't loud enough.

9. Who asks Anne to leave the cafe in Chapter 6?
(a) No one.
(b) The patronne.
(c) Chauvin.
(d) The child.

10. What does the teacher tell Anne her parenting ability is?
(a) Dreadful.
(b) Very impressive.
(c) Absolutely appalling.
(d) As best as she can.

11. What does the teacher ask of Anne that causes the child to become upset at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) If they could stop the lessons.
(b) If they could change the day of the lesson.
(c) If they could change the location of the lesson.
(d) If someone else could bring the child to the lesson.

12. When Chauvin begins describing a scene to Anne in the cafe in Chapter 6, what does he say she is leaning on?
(a) A sofa.
(b) The staircase.
(c) A chair.
(d) A grand piano.

13. Who is outside of Anne's house during the dinner party?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The patronne.
(c) The child.
(d) Chauvin.

14. Who insists that Anne continue drinking wine in Chapter 6?
(a) Chauvin.
(b) The child.
(c) A female customer.
(d) The patronne.

15. In Chapter 8, who comments that it's a nice day?
(a) Chauvin.
(b) The patronnne.
(c) The child.
(d) Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne forget to do when she arrives late for her dinner party?

2. What does Anne tell Chauvin she thinks she'll never be able to stop?

3. Where does Anne first go when she enters the cafe in Chapter 6?

4. What does Anne do on the floor of the room after leaving the dinner party?

5. What day of the week does Chapter 6 take place on?

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