View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Mary and Colin "sicken" when they use the word "relationship"?
(a) They are reminded of their parents' marriages.
(b) They are reminded of Caroline and Robert's marriage.
(c) They see it as a representation of patriarchy.
(d) They believe it does not adequately describe what exists between them.

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

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

4. Why does Colin insist on leaving the apartment with Mary?
(a) He becomes frightened by Robert's behavior.
(b) He and Mary have caught sunstroke.
(c) He believes she is ill.
(d) They must check out of their hotel and catch their flight to London.

5. How does Caroline characterize Mary and Colin as a couple?
(a) As loving
(b) As very compatible
(c) As a striking pair
(d) As complete opposites

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition does Caroline tell Mary she must meet before she will disclose how she hurt her back?

2. Where does Mary go one morning when she awakens before Colin?

3. Which of the following is NOT a topic of discussion between Mary and Colin during this chapter?

4. What do Mary and Colin whisper to each other as they make love?

5. What does Colin find unusual about Caroline?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why doesn't Mary respond much to Caroline's stories? What is likely the source of her silence?

4. What does Mary intend to do when she goes to the morgue? What does she do instead?

5. Describe the scene between Robert and Mary at the bookcase.

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

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

8. How do Mary and Colin's conversations compare to their lovemaking?

9. How does Mary's reaction to Robert's photograph differ from Colin's?

10. What does Colin confess to Mary as they are sitting on the beach? How does Mary react?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 966 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample