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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. Richard, Iris, Laura, and Winifred take the maiden voyage of what ship?
(a) The Queen Elizabeth.
(b) The Queen Mary.
(c) The Olympia.
(d) The Lusitania.

2. Why do the men like the Peach Women so much?
(a) They feel like the women truly understand them.
(b) They think they are beautiful.
(c) They fulfill all of their desires.
(d) They love how genuine they are.

3. What does Laura's volunteer organization do?
(a) Work at the hospital.
(b) Read to little children.
(c) Clean up parks.
(d) Work at soup kitchens.

4. In the article at the beginning of chapter 12, Richard lauds the British prime minister for doing what?
(a) Barcelona Agreement.
(b) Armistice Agreement.
(c) Treaty of Versailles.
(d) Munich Accord.

5. What is the name of the organization with which Laura volunteers?
(a) The Marthas.
(b) The Abigails.
(c) The Christinas.
(d) The Marys.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 12, what faux pas does Richard have to atone for?

2. To what animal does Iris compare Walter?

3. What does the woman dream about?

4. About what do the man and woman argue?

5. Where does Laura move when she turns twenty-one and is given access to the money in her trust?

Short Essay Questions

1. On one of the articles, Richard warns his fellow Canadians about politics overseas. What does he warn them about?

2. In chapter 11, how does Laura send Iris a message and what does this message look like.

3. In chapter 9, how does Laura behave towards Richard?

4. In chapter 13 what is the state of Iris and Richard's marriage?

5. According to chapter 9, why is Laura afraid of her father?

6. How does Aimee respond to Iris's decision?

7. Why do you think Iris has 'The Blind Assassin' published?

8. In chapter 12, what is the significance of the yellow curtains?

9. What does Laura say in chapter 11 that upsets Winifred?

10. What are Winifred's feelings toward Iris's pregnancy?

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