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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Colin describe Caroline as?
(a) A martyr
(b) A lucky woman
(c) A prisoner
(d) A goddess

2. What do Mary and Colin hear as they depart the boat dock?
(a) Robert's voice
(b) The sounds of water birds
(c) Caroline's voice
(d) The sound of the boat leaving the dock

3. Why do Robert's sisters put him in their father's study after he has eaten sweets?
(a) They do not want to get in trouble for feeding him sweets.
(b) They know he will have diarrhea in there and will damage the sacred room.
(c) They know their father will punish him for being in there.
(d) They want their father to see him with chocolate on his mouth and hands.

4. What do Robert's sisters tell him he must have before eating sweets?
(a) Lemonade
(b) Castor oil
(c) Dinner
(d) A glass of milk

5. What condition does Caroline require Mary and Colin to meet in order to get their clothes back?
(a) They must agree to stay in touch with Robert and Caroline after they return to London.
(b) They must stay for dinner.
(c) They must go to Robert's bar for dinner.
(d) They must agree to visit her home again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary repeat the story about the photograph to Colin while they are eating breakfast?

2. How does Colin respond to Robert's stories about his family and his wife?

3. Why does Colin quickly swim out to Mary?

4. Where do Mary and Colin go after leaving the boat?

5. Why do Mary and Colin abandon the spot they initially choose to set up on at the beach?

(see the answer key)

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