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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary propose amputating Colin's arms and legs?
(a) To punish him for allowing Robert to enter their lives.
(b) To save his life after he contracts a disease.
(c) To make a cruel and sadistic joke at his expense.
(d) To keep him prisoner so she can have sex with him.

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

3. Where do Mary and Colin meet Robert?
(a) In the lobby of their hotel
(b) On a boat
(c) On the streets of Venice
(d) In a bar

4. What does Colin find unusual about Caroline?
(a) Despite seeming quite meek she has feminist beliefs about marriage.
(b) Despite being in love with Robert she seems to be attracted to Colin.
(c) Despite being in pain she seems to be content.
(d) Despite being trapped in her home she seems quite free.

5. How does Robert characterize his relationship with Colin to the men they encounter?
(a) As old friends
(b) As enemies
(c) As lovers
(d) As brothers

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition does Caroline require Mary and Colin to meet in order to get their clothes back?

2. What does Robert do to Colin that surprises him?

3. Where does Caroline spend most of her time when in the house?

4. Why does Colin wear a woman's dressing gown when he awakens?

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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