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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary repeat the story about the photograph to Colin while they are eating breakfast?
(a) She wants to see what his reaction is now that it is daylight.
(b) She is not sure he listened carefully when she told the story the night before.
(c) She wants to make sure he understands the gravity of the situation.
(d) She is trying to get him to confront Robert.

2. What does Caroline implore Colin to do when he and Mary prepare to leave her home?
(a) Kiss her goodnight
(b) Come back to visit again
(c) Stay at home overnight
(d) Stay in touch when they return to England

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

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

5. Where do Mary and Colin spend several days after returning from Robert's home?
(a) In their hotel room
(b) At the beach
(c) In museums
(d) Touring Venice

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary think Robert took the secret photograph of Colin?

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

3. What information causes the Italian police to become less sympathetic towards Mary?

4. What does Mary realize that frightens her?

5. How does Colin initially react when Mary tells him what has frightened her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Colin's experience with Robert at the bar compare to Mary's experience with Caroline in the apartment?

2. Describe Mary and Colin's routine for the days following their visit to Robert and Caroline's apartment.

3. How do Mary and Caroline's views on theatre differ? How are they the same?

4. What does Mary find in Robert and Caroline's bedroom? What is the source of this?

5. According to Robert, how do the roles of men and women differ now from the time when his father was alive?

6. What does Robert ultimately do to Colin? Why does Colin consent to this?

7. How do the police react to Mary's statement about Colin's murder? Why?

8. What do Robert and Caroline initially do to Colin? How does he prevent this?

9. Why do Mary and Colin depart the riverboat early? How does their ultimate destination differ from their intended destination?

10. Describe the scene in the ocean involving Mary and Colin.

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