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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mary initially react to Robert?
(a) With hostility
(b) With relief
(c) Enthusiastically
(d) Cruelly

2. Where does Robert sleep when his father is away?
(a) In his parents' bed
(b) In his sister's room
(c) In his father's study
(d) At his grandparents' house

3. In Robert's opinion, what about the English language makes it beautiful?
(a) It sounds like singing.
(b) It is full of misunderstandings.
(c) It is easy to learn.
(d) It has many unique words.

4. What do Mary and Colin forget to take with them when they leave the hotel?
(a) Maps
(b) Money
(c) Directions to the restaurant
(d) Coats

5. Why do Mary and Colin leave their hotel room after making love?
(a) They must head home after their vacation.
(b) They are going to a bar.
(c) They are convinced they can find an open restaurant for dinner.
(d) They are planning on moving to another hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How quickly do Robert, Mary and Colin drink their first bottle of wine?

2. How does Mary respond at first to Colin's sexual advances?

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

4. Which of the following describes the tone of the first chapter of this novel?

5. What causes Mary and Colin to begin telling Robert about themselves?

(see the answer key)

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