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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lady Caroline decide to act cool, distant and commanding during her stay at the house?
(a) To try and keep her real identity a secret.
(b) To appear impressive.
(c) To avoid the other women.
(d) To manipulate the women into getting what she wants.

2. How does Mr. Briggs surprise Rose as they drink tea in Chapter 18?
(a) By sipping his tea like a lady.
(b) By bringing up a scholarly subject to discuss.
(c) By being able to make Mrs. Fisher laugh.
(d) By flattering the women in a most sincere manner.

3. What does Lady Caroline's grace, beauty and nature allow her to be?
(a) Snobbish without offending anyone.
(b) Standoffish and still charming.
(c) As silly as she wants.
(d) Quite ditzy without ever being considered stupid.

4. What does Lady Caroline believe of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot when she first meets them?
(a) They will soon become tiresome.
(b) They will teach her many things.
(c) They are far too drab to interest her.
(d) They are sweet and innocent.

5. Where is Mrs. Wilkins returning from when she kisses Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?
(a) The beach.
(b) The garden.
(c) A picnic.
(d) A trip to the grocer's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot fail at in Chapter 7?

2. At the end of Chapter 7, what does Mrs. Fisher feel has to be done about Mrs. Wilkins?

3. Who has set herself up as hostess in Chapter 7?

4. According to Mrs. Wilkins in Chapter 7, what is the only thing that Mrs. Fisher has to worry about?

5. Why does Rose regret writing to her husband in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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