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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. What does Mrs. Fisher receive two plates of in Chapter 9?
(a) Tiramisu.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Bread.
(d) Pasta.

2. Why does Lady Caroline hurry into the villa at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) It is close to dinner time.
(b) She has a confession to make.
(c) She wants to pack and leave Italy as soon as she can.
(d) She has received an important telegram.

3. What does Lady Caroline note about Mr. Briggs behavior towards her when they first meet?
(a) She is disgusted with his overt affections towards her.
(b) She thinks he is making a fool of himself.
(c) It is rather cute.
(d) It is exactly the kind of attention she came to the villa to avoid.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Arbuthnot feel guilty in Chapter 4?

2. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot briefly argue about in Chapter 8?

3. Why is Mrs. Fisher disappointed by the end of Chapter 13?

4. According to Mrs. Arbuthnot, why should she and Mrs.Wilkins be running things at the house?

5. What does Mrs. Fisher contemplate at the beginning of Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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