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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where are Robert and Caroline planning on traveling to?
(a) London
(b) The United States
(c) Rome
(d) Canada

3. What does Caroline find "sweet" about Colin?
(a) His friendliness
(b) His interactions with Mary
(c) His appearance
(d) His modesty

4. What condition does Caroline tell Mary she must meet before she will disclose how she hurt her back?
(a) She must agree to let Caroline have sex with Colin.
(b) She must tell Caroline how good the tea is.
(c) She must agree to stay for dinner.
(d) She must tell Caroline all about her relationship with Colin.

5. What information causes the Italian police to become less sympathetic towards Mary?
(a) Her previously knowledge of Robert and Caroline
(b) Her occupation
(c) Her marital status
(d) Her feminist beliefs

6. What does Caroline find unusual about Mary's place of employment?
(a) Mary makes more money than Colin.
(b) There are only women working there.
(c) There are few men working there.
(d) It no longer exists.

7. What promise did Colin make to Caroline?
(a) To kiss her before leaving Venice
(b) To take her to the doctor
(c) To help her escape from Robert
(d) To visit her and Robert before he and Mary left Venice

8. Why do Mary and Colin abandon the spot they initially choose to set up on at the beach?
(a) They are bothered by a group of overzealous teenagers.
(b) A family claims it is their regular location.
(c) A father and son tell them they already have taken the spot.
(d) They do not have enough privacy.

9. Where do Mary and Colin travel to at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) To the beach
(b) To London
(c) To the church across the river from their hotel
(d) To Robert and Caroline's apartment

10. Why does Robert idolize his father and grandfather?
(a) They were financially successful.
(b) They were ladies men.
(c) They believed in clearly defined roles for men and women.
(d) They were respected diplomats.

11. Why does Mary think Robert took the secret photograph of Colin?
(a) Caroline is in love with Colin.
(b) He is secretly in love with Colin.
(c) He thinks Colin has a nice face.
(d) He is stalking Colin and Mary.

12. Why does Colin quickly swim out to Mary?
(a) He believes she is trying to get away from him.
(b) He believes she is drowning.
(c) He wants to make love to her in the ocean.
(d) He wants to apologize to her.

13. What does Colin notice has changed in Robert's bar since his earlier visit?
(a) The jukebox is no longer there.
(b) The atmosphere is less smoky.
(c) Very little has changed.
(d) There is different music playing on the jukebox.

14. How do Mary and Colin act towards one another as they approach their destination?
(a) They speak softly to each other.
(b) They begin kissing.
(c) They hold hands.
(d) They do not look at one another.

15. What has changed about Mary and Colin's relationship in this chapter?
(a) It is much more subdued.
(b) It is much more unstable.
(c) It is much more volatile.
(d) It is much more passionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Robert actually intend to do when he broke Caroline's back?

2. Who does Mary notice as she is drinking hot chocolate in the hotel cafe?

3. How does Robert react when Colin repeatedly asks him questions about the photograph?

4. Why does Mary repeat the story about the photograph to Colin while they are eating breakfast?

5. What does Robert maintain hold of as he and Colin walk through the gallery?

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