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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did she eventually find herself?
(a) In a coffee shop.
(b) Lost in a poor neighborhood.
(c) Walking through a prosperous neighborhood.
(d) Walking into someone's backyard.

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

3. On Thursday, July 22, Ms. Hanff sat for Ena once again. Leo showed up early and did what?
(a) Ruined the mood.
(b) Brought them a snack.
(c) Ignored them.
(d) Surpised them.

4. What did this person recommend to Ms. Hanff?
(a) Places to buy books.
(b) Places she could visit.
(c) Places to eat.
(d) Places to sit and relax.

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

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

7. On Monday, July 19, Ms. Hanff met Mr. Buckley for __________ at Old Wine Shades in Martin Lane, Cannon Street.
(a) Port.
(b) Wine.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Sherry.

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

9. Why did she end up only buying a shoulder bag?
(a) They did not have any irons or ironing boards.
(b) The dresses were all too expensive.
(c) The jackets were all too large.
(d) She did not like any of the clothes.

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

11. Ms. Hanff met the Grenfells for dinner where?
(a) At a large restaurant.
(b) At their home.
(c) At a small restaurant.
(d) At a luxurious restaurant.

12. Why did this cause a bit of a stir?
(a) She was not supposed to write in it.
(b) She was supposed to take it home.
(c) The book was very expensive.
(d) It was a gift for her.

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

14. Afterward, they went back to Laura's for _______ and then returned to London.
(a) Dinner.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Tea.
(d) Dessert.

15. Mr. Buckley took Ms. Hanff to see Syon House and ___________.
(a) Osterly Park.
(b) Regent's Park.
(c) Rockaway Beach.
(d) Ozone Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Outside the Abbey, they passed what?

2. Ms. Hanff went to St. Paul's Cathedral where she thought of who the entire time?

3. On the way to dinner, they stopped at Waterlow Park where they could see what?

4. On the way, Ms. Hanff stopped at Grosvenor Square to see what?

5. Why was Ms. Hanff unable to see Joyce Grenfell present a dialogue at a church?

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