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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Robert's opinion of Italian feminists?
(a) They want to destroy relationships between men and women.
(b) They are more sympathetic than English feminists.
(c) They are too radical.
(d) They are too beautiful to love.

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

3. What do Mary and Colin both notice in a store window?
(a) Silk pajamas
(b) A feminist poster
(c) Mannequins
(d) A unique bed

4. How does Mary react when Colin changes position while standing on the balcony?
(a) She is frustrated and angered.
(b) She is reminded that she forgot her hotel room key.
(c) She is inexplicably puzzled.
(d) She notices his good looks.

5. Who does Robert insist on toasting to during dinner?
(a) Mary and Colin
(b) Caroline
(c) His new bar manager
(d) His father

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What comfort does Robert offer Mary and Colin at the end of the chapter?

4. Why do Mary and Colin "sicken" when they use the word "relationship"?

5. What impresses Mary about the women of Venice?

(see the answer key)

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