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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Mary and Colin believe they will find an open restaurant at the end of the first chapter?
(a) In the hotel.
(b) On the other side of the city.
(c) No where.
(d) Near the hotel.

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of map offered in the kiosks around Venice?
(a) A small map with only the major streets marked
(b) A detailed map designed specifically for tourists
(c) A series of maps dividing the city into quadrants
(d) A large fold-out map of the entire city

3. What does Robert do to encourage Mary and Colin to return to the bar?
(a) He offers to bring his wife with him next time.
(b) He invites them back the next night.
(c) He gives them a box of matches with the name and address of the bar on it.
(d) He pays for their drinks.

4. What topic most often consumes Mary's dreams while on vacation?
(a) Her job
(b) Colin
(c) Her death
(d) Her children

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Mary about the women of Venice?

2. In Robert's opinion, what about the English language makes it beautiful?

3. Why do Mary and Colin leave their hotel room after making love?

4. What do Mary and Colin both notice in a store window?

5. How does Robert react when Mary asks him how he met his wife?

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