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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ms. Hanff's driver was ___________________ who drove cabs to make extra money.
(a) A scientist.
(b) An intern at a local hospital.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A doctor.

2. Afterward the Colonel and Ms. Hanff had dinner with whom?
(a) Pat.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) Ena.
(d) Nora and Sheila.

3. When she found a plaque announcing the location of Vivien Leigh's ashes, what did Ms. Hanff do?
(a) She began to scream.
(b) She began to laugh.
(c) She began to cry.
(d) She ignored it.

4. At the hotel, who talked to Ms. Hanff?
(a) An employee.
(b) A tourist.
(c) The owner.
(d) Another writer.

5. With what was this article to be printed?
(a) An article she wrote on American fan mail.
(b) An article she wrote on American museums.
(c) An article she wrote on American culture.
(d) An article she wrote on American tea.

6. On Sunday, July 11, Ms. Hanff went to see what with Nora and Sheila?
(a) Big Ben.
(b) A play.
(c) The Tower of London.
(d) Westminster Abbey.

7. What happened when she tried to have lunch in the shop?
(a) It was closed.
(b) It did not have what she wanted.
(c) It was overcrowded.
(d) It was under construction.

8. Why did they go to this house?
(a) To grill out.
(b) To relax.
(c) For salmon mousse.
(d) To watch a movie.

9. Ms. Hanff had her hair done before having dinner with whom?
(a) An English couple.
(b) Mark Connelly and his fiancee.
(c) Mr. Buckley and his wife.
(d) Laura Davidson and her husband.

10. This explanation also helped Ms. Hanff understand Englishmens' fascination with whom?
(a) Gray.
(b) J. K. Rowling.
(c) C. S. Lewis.
(d) Dickens.

11. Why was Ms. Hanff unable to see Joyce Grenfell present a dialogue at a church?
(a) Her dinner plans lasted longer than planned.
(b) She got lost.
(c) She could not find the church.
(d) She became ill.

12. Did she have any luck at Buckingham Palace?
(a) Not at first.
(b) Only at first.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

13. Was Ellen Terry also buried at Westminster Abbey?
(a) No.
(b) Not until years after her death.
(c) At first.
(d) Yes.

14. The Colonel took Ms. Hanff to see what churchyard?
(a) Gray's.
(b) Westminster Abbey.
(c) Temple.
(d) St James'.

15. On Saturday, July 10, Ms. Hanff went where?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Walking.
(d) Sightseeing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Afterward, they went back to Laura's for _______ and then returned to London.

2. On Sunday, July 4, Ms. Hanff had lunch with whom?

3. Why did this cause a bit of a stir?

4. Who grew up in the place they visited in Question 177?

5. On Friday, July 16 Ms. Hanff was to go to a dinner where?

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