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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position did Robert's father hold in London?
(a) He was a diplomat.
(b) He was a business man.
(c) He was a council man.
(d) He was a trader.

2. What does Mary liken the cafe to?
(a) A bed
(b) A prison
(c) A dungeon
(d) An oasis

3. Where is Robert's wife originally from?
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) Canada
(d) The United States

4. Why does Robert's father beat him for three nights in a row?
(a) For eating chocolate
(b) For damaging the rugs in his study
(c) For being unkind to his sisters
(d) For being in his study

5. How does Colin respond to Robert's stories about his family and his wife?
(a) He is touched by Robert's kindness.
(b) He ignores Robert.
(c) He asks many probing questions.
(d) He falls asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Robert's sisters put him in their father's study after he has eaten sweets?

2. What does Mary realize she has forgotten to do for her children?

3. What information about Robert does Caroline share with Mary that surprises her?

4. What does Caroline confess to Mary?

5. Who is the only person who is kind to Robert after the incident in the study?

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