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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Mary and Colin become concerned when they finally get a table at a cafe?
(a) They realize they do not have cash with them.
(b) They are unable to read the menu because it is in Italian.
(c) They are at the far edge of the waiter's station and cannot be seen.
(d) The restaurant does not serve beverages.

2. Which of the following is NOT an activity that Mary and Colin engage in in this chapter?
(a) Having long discussions about their lives
(b) Smoking marijuana on the balcony
(c) Spending many hours in bed
(d) Spending the day at the beach

3. What Italian custom does Robert engage in while walking through the street with Colin?
(a) He walks behind Colin.
(b) He offers to show Colin around the city.
(c) He kisses Colin on both cheeks.
(d) He holds Colin's hand.

4. What prevents Mary from saving Colin's life?
(a) The drug that Caroline put in Mary's tea makes her fall asleep.
(b) Robert restrains Mary.
(c) Caroline has tied Mary to a chair.
(d) Mary believes Colin would have wanted to die this way.

5. Who does Mary notice as she is drinking hot chocolate in the hotel cafe?
(a) Robert
(b) Caroline
(c) An elderly couple
(d) Colin

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary whisper to Colin when he and Robert return to the apartment?

2. Why are Mary and Colin not speaking to each other at the beginning of the novel?

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

4. Why does Mary propose amputating Colin's arms and legs?

5. What does the "apelike" teenage boy spend his time doing while at the beach?

(see the answer key)

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