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

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. Who does Mary tell Colin they should have brought with them on vacation?
(a) Her ex-husband
(b) Her children
(c) His children
(d) Robert

3. Where are Mary and Colin vacationing?
(a) Paris
(b) Rome
(c) Venice
(d) London

4. Why are Mary and Colin not speaking to each other at the beginning of the novel?
(a) They have fallen out of love
(b) They rarely see eye to eye
(c) They recently fought over their vacation
(d) They can no longer remember the reason

5. Where do Mary and Colin spend the night in this chapter?
(a) On the train
(b) On the street
(c) In their hotel room
(d) At Robert's apartment

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes Mary and Colin's relationship at the opening of the novel?

2. What is notable about Caroline's demeanor when she invites Mary and Colin to dine with her and Robert?

3. Why do Mary and Colin not leave the cafe after the waiter shakes his head at their order?

4. What do Robert's sisters tell him he must have before eating sweets?

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

(see the answer key)

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