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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 304-313.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how many years younger than Aubrey does Grant believe Aubrey's wife to be?
(a) 25 to 30.
(b) 5 to 8.
(c) 10 to 12.
(d) 15 to 20.

2. At the time of the narrative's events, Grant is writing a book about myths of what type?
(a) Greek.
(b) Roman.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Norse.

3. In what period of time had Fiona suddenly developed an interest in Iceland, reading about famous visitors like W.H. Auden and William Morris?
(a) Since her retirement began.
(b) The last two decades.
(c) The last decade.
(d) The last few years.

4. What feature stops Grant from investigating the ward on the second floor when he reaches the top of the stairs?
(a) A barricade.
(b) The lack of a doorknob.
(c) An alarm.
(d) A lock on the door.

5. What card game does Aubrey play with the other residents while Fiona sits nearby?
(a) Poker.
(b) Pinochle.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant had accepted Fiona's proposal of marriage because she had possessed "the spark of" (276) what?

2. What kind of game is Fiona watching others play when Grant sees her in the central area?

3. Of what scent does the newer Meadowlark building into which Fiona moves smell?

4. Among Grant's many paramours over the years are women he calls "loose" (287) what?

5. When Grant starts to visit Fiona only twice per week, on what two days does he always visit?

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