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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way have the Emersons been snubbed at the Pension?
(a) Guests have moved their seats away from the Emersons in the dining room.
(b) Guests have left money for the Emersons at the front desk.
(c) Guests have asked when the Emersons are departing.
(d) Guests complain about the noise the Emersons make.

2. Where is the setting of the second part of the novel?
(a) England.
(b) Rome.
(c) Florence.
(d) Scotland.

3. What does Mr. Beebe say to insult Lucy's evening activity?
(a) That Lucy has had too much Beethoven.
(b) That Lucy has had too much too drink.
(c) That Lucy needs to right herself with God.
(d) That Lucy has a high opinion of herself.

4. Is the proposal Lucy receives her first proposal from this suitor?
(a) No, it is Lucy's second.
(b) Yes, it is Lucy's first.
(c) No, it is Lucy's third.
(d) No, it is Lucy's fifth.

5. What does Lucy purchase that might be considered shocking?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Lucy commissions a self-portrait.
(c) A companion to walk with for the day.
(d) Photographs of nude paintings and sculptures.

6. In a conversation with Mr. Beebe, what does Lucy have strong feelings about?
(a) Music.
(b) War.
(c) Proprietry.
(d) Social conventions.

7. When Lucy reacts as she does to George's unhappiness, Mr. Emerson accuses Lucy of being what?
(a) In a prison.
(b) In a mood.
(c) In a funk.
(d) In a muddle.

8. Right after playing the piano for Mr. Beebe, what does Lucy insist on doing?
(a) Going out.
(b) Dressing for bed.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Cooking dinner.

9. The tea at the end of Chapter 8 is fun but has an undercurrent of what?
(a) Tackiness.
(b) Suspicion.
(c) Romance.
(d) Dishonesty.

10. What do Lucy and Miss Bartlett argue about at breakfast?
(a) Religion.
(b) London.
(c) The weather.
(d) What to do for the day.

11. Who offers Lucy and Miss Bartlett a room with a view?
(a) Mr. Emerson.
(b) Mr. Alan.
(c) Miss Alan.
(d) Mr. Beebe.

12. What city does Lucy suggest she and Miss Bartlett take a train to?
(a) Sperlonga.
(b) Naples.
(c) Rome.
(d) Venice.

13. In Chapter 4, why does George throw an object into the river?
(a) The object is covered in blood.
(b) The object is too heavy.
(c) Lucy requests that George throw the object away.
(d) Lucy refuses the object.

14. What does Miss Bartlett discover after unpacking?
(a) She discovers she forgot to pack her shoes.
(b) She discovers a paper with a large, red question mark.
(c) She discovers the pillows are stuffed with straw, not feathers.
(d) She discovers Lucy can see into her room.

15. Why does Miss Bartlett say George cannot be trusted?
(a) George is a man.
(b) George is melancholy.
(c) George is a known liar.
(d) George has a past.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Alan suggests impulses like Mr. Emerson's should be considered what?

2. What level of gratitude does Miss Bartlett demonstrate to George when accepting the room?

3. What does Lucy try to do after fainting?

4. Whose arrival stops an argument between Cecil and Mr. Beebe?

5. Is Lucy considered more of a Modern or Medieval woman?

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