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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mellersh exit the bathroom wearing only a towel in Chapter 14?
(a) He can't find the soap.
(b) Due to an explosion in the boiler.
(c) He needs to talk to his wife urgently.
(d) An important telegram arrives for him at the front door.

2. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot briefly argue about in Chapter 8?
(a) Whether Mrs. Arbuthnot's marriage is a happy one.
(b) Whether Mrs. Fisher had the right to behave as hostess.
(c) Whether Italy has fresher air than England.
(d) Whether chocolate tastes better in another country or not.

3. What about Mrs. Wilkins is Mrs. Arbuthnot taken aback by in Chapter 1?
(a) Her spiritual beliefs.
(b) Her enthusiasm.
(c) Her deep voice.
(d) The sadness in her eyes.

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

5. What is Lady Caroline's nickname?
(a) Sunny.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Snickers.
(d) Scrap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lady Caroline and Mrs. Fisher feel they had the right to when they arrived at the house?

2. Where does Mrs. Arbuthnot go to wait for dinner in Chapter 20?

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

4. Who disturbs Lady Caroline's peace at the beginning of Chapter 10?

5. Why do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot make plans to arrive at the villa before the others?

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