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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 Mrs. Wilkins kiss Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?
(a) She is simply greeting Mrs. Fisher.
(b) She is so happy to see Mrs. Fisher happy.
(c) She is thankful to Mrs. Fisher for making everyone feel comfortable.
(d) She is trying to make the depressed Mrs. Fisher feel better.

2. What does Mr. Briggs think about Lady Caroline when he first sets eyes on her?
(a) She is "handsome but not breathtakingly so".
(b) Her "face is like an angel's".
(c) She is "his ideal of absolute loveliness".
(d) Her "beauty overcomes her lack of warmth".

3. What does Mrs. Fisher refer to frequently while speaking to Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 7?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her memories of famous writers.
(c) Her favorite shops in the area.
(d) What she plans on eating for dinner.

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 sweet and innocent.
(d) They are far too drab to interest her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lotty?

2. What does Rose resemble as she descends the stairs in Chapter 17?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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