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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Wilkins awakes in Chapter 6, which of the following does she not take pleasure in?
(a) The smell of the linens.
(b) The thought of being away from her husband for an entire month.
(c) The prettiness of her room.
(d) Being alone in bed.

2. What does Mrs. Fisher reminisce about when interviewed by Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot?
(a) A home filled with artists.
(b) Her past visits to Italy.
(c) Her school days.
(d) Her marriage.

3. What does Mrs. Wilkins do before going to fetch Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 6?
(a) She writes in her diary.
(b) She writes a letter to her husband.
(c) She paints her fingernails.
(d) She dresses and unpacks.

4. How does Mrs. Wilkins normally behave in public as of Chapter 1?
(a) Withdrawn.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Cranky.
(d) Overly cheery.

5. What must the renters provide to the landlord for the Italian villa?
(a) A deposit.
(b) An itinerary.
(c) A signed contract.
(d) References.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many replies do the women receive from their advertisement in Chapter 3?

2. What does Mrs. Wilkins notice Mrs. Arbuthnot doing in Chapter 1?

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

4. What is the weather like when the women arrive in Italy in Chapter 5?

5. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot put all of her time and energy into doing?

(see the answer key)

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