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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Fisher hurry to the lunch table in Chapter 9?
(a) She thinks the others are waiting for her.
(b) To ensure no one takes her place at the head of the table.
(c) To tell the other women her exciting news.
(d) She is extremely famished.

2. According to Mrs. Fisher, what are women not made for?
(a) Lazying about.
(b) Thinking.
(c) Listening.
(d) Directing.

3. According to Mrs. Arbuthnot, why should she and Mrs.Wilkins be running things at the house?
(a) Because they found San Salvatore.
(b) Because they are older.
(c) Because they are the most personable of the bunch.
(d) Because they are familiar with running a household.

4. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband make a living?
(a) He gambles.
(b) He writes stories about kings and their mistresses.
(c) He works at a bank.
(d) He sells vacuums door to door to unassuming housewives.

5. Why does Mrs. Wilkins gasp when she looks out her window in Chapter 6?
(a) She sees a naked man doing yoga.
(b) There is a violent storm outside.
(c) She is astonished by the beauty outside her window.
(d) She sees her husband approaching the front door.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who interrupts Lady Caroline after Costanza does in Chapter 8?

3. Why does Mrs. Fisher become annoyed with Mrs. Wilkins in Chapter 9?

4. What must the renters provide to the landlord for the Italian villa?

5. What does a man do with the women's luggage in Chapter 5?

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