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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Colin initially react when Caroline and Robert begin making sexual advances towards him?
(a) He becomes angry and violent.
(b) He willfully accepts their advances.
(c) He calls out to Mary for help.
(d) He is paralyzed in disbelief.

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

3. Why does Mary propose amputating Colin's arms and legs?
(a) To make a cruel and sadistic joke at his expense.
(b) To keep him prisoner so she can have sex with him.
(c) To punish him for allowing Robert to enter their lives.
(d) To save his life after he contracts a disease.

4. What does Colin believe is wrong with Mary when she awakens frightened?
(a) She is frightened by her love for Colin.
(b) There was an intruder in their hotel room.
(c) She is afraid they will never leave Venice.
(d) She had a nightmare and is not fully awake.

5. What does Robert do at the beginning of this chapter to mark the change in his relationship with Mary and Colin?
(a) He speaks only to Colin.
(b) He steps between them on the stairs placing his hand around Colin's shoulder.
(c) He tells Mary she must leave the apartment.
(d) He embraces them warmly as they reach the apartment.

6. Why does Mary awaken with a shout early one morning?
(a) She realizes what has been bothering her.
(b) She remembers a traumatic event.
(c) She realizes she no longer loves Colin.
(d) She has a horrific nightmare.

7. Why do Mary and Colin laugh at the other tourists in the hotel cafe?
(a) The other tourists need a map to travel in Venice while Mary and Colin know their way around the city.
(b) Few of the other tourists speak Italian.
(c) They believe it is more pleasurable to spend their vacation in bed than out sightseeing.
(d) They believe they have acclimated to Venice better than the other tourists.

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

9. How does Caroline's face become injured?
(a) Mary hits her in the face.
(b) She tries to come between Robert and Colin as they fight.
(c) Colin pushes her away from him.
(d) Robert hits her in the face.

10. What does Caroline say makes her feel more efficient?
(a) Wearing colorful clothing
(b) Wearing white clothing
(c) Wearing makeup
(d) Having company in her home

11. How do the Italian police seem to categorize Colin's murder?
(a) As extremely uncommon
(b) As fairly common
(c) As gruesome
(d) As deserved

12. Where do Mary and Colin go after leaving the boat?
(a) To Robert and Caroline's apartment
(b) To the beach
(c) To their hotel room
(d) To a restaurant

13. According to Robert, which of the following is NOT a reason for society's problems?
(a) Women love peaceful, gentle men.
(b) Women treat men like children.
(c) Men doubt themselves.
(d) There are no clearly defined roles for men and women.

14. Why does Mary fall asleep in Caroline and Robert's apartment?
(a) Caroline has drugged her.
(b) Robert has drugged her.
(c) She has sunstroke.
(d) She is tired from not sleeping for several days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Colin's opinion, what is the mark of a successful vacation?

2. What is the main topic of conversation while Robert, Caroline, Mary and Colin dine together?

3. What does Robert do to Colin that surprises him?

4. Why does Robert meet with his bar manager after he and Colin enter the bar?

5. What does Colin describe Caroline as?

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