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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. What does Mr. Briggs telegram say in Chapter 17?
(a) That he is passing through Rome and would like to see Rose.
(b) That he would like to take the women out on the town.
(c) That he would like to pick up some personal items at the villa.
(d) That he is coming to the villa to collect rent.

2. Who has set herself up as hostess in Chapter 7?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(b) Lady Caroline.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

3. Who is Mellersh?
(a) Mrs. Fisher's husband.
(b) Lady Caroline's lover.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins' husband.
(d) Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband.

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

5. What is Lady Caroline concerned about in Chapter 10?
(a) How she will cope with being away from her real life for so long.
(b) How she will find happiness before it is too late.
(c) Whether or not the weather will remain on their side.
(d) What will happen to her when her beauty fades.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Wilkins invite Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 11?

2. What does Mr. Briggs feel the need to confirm with Lady Caroline at the end of Chapter 18?

3. Why does Lady Caroline decide to act cool, distant and commanding during her stay at the house?

4. What has Rose been doing instead of paying attention to her surroundings in Chapter 18?

5. What do Rose and Mr. Briggs do at the end of Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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