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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What sound awakens Mary and Colin each afternoon?
(a) Tools clanking on barges
(b) The voices of sailors
(c) Chirping birds
(d) The motor of the hotel pontoon

Short Answer Questions

1. What event becomes a part of each of Mary and Colin's days while on vacation?

2. What does Colin say must happen before he and Mary decide if they will stay at Caroline and Robert's home for dinner?

3. What do Mary and Colin notice about Robert's appearance once they have been in the bar for some time?

4. What does Colin tell Caroline is the only downside to his and Mary's visit to Venice?

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

(see the answer key)

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