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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a unique characteristic of the bar Robert takes Mary and Colin to?
(a) There are only men in the bar.
(b) The people there are unusually friendly.
(c) The same song plays over and over on the jukebox.
(d) There is no food available there.

2. Why is Robert surprised when his father calls him and his sisters into his study one night?
(a) He believes his sisters should be punished, but he should not.
(b) They are only allowed to visit the study in the mornings.
(c) They are never allowed in there.
(d) They thought they had evaded punishment.

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the main setting of this chapter?
(a) Packed cafes
(b) Cool weather
(c) Orchestra music playing
(d) Large groups of tourists

4. What does Mary note about the water in Venice?
(a) It is badly polluted.
(b) It is plentiful.
(c) It tastes like fish.
(d) It is exceptionally fresh and clean.

5. Why doesn't Robert's mother leave a glass of water in his room at night?
(a) His father forbids him to have water during the night.
(b) She feels it is her duty to serve Robert.
(c) She is afraid he will spill it which will cause his father to punish him.
(d) She knows he needs an excuse to call her into his room when he has a nightmare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert do to encourage Mary and Colin to return to the bar?

2. What does Caroline find unusual about Mary's place of employment?

3. What does Robert tell Colin he looks like when he enters the room after showering and dressing?

4. What does Caroline confess to Mary?

5. What question does Robert ask Mary and Colin when he first meets them?

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