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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many replies do the women receive from their advertisement in Chapter 3?
(a) Fifty-three.
(b) Twenty-four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

2. What does Lady Caroline believe of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot when she first meets them?
(a) They are sweet and innocent.
(b) They are far too drab to interest her.
(c) They will teach her many things.
(d) They will soon become tiresome.

3. How does Mrs. Wilkins convince her husband that she is already going to Italy in Chapter 4?
(a) She shows him her ticket.
(b) She gives him the number of the villa's landlord.
(c) She gives him the address of the villa.
(d) She asks Mrs. Arbuthnot to convince him.

4. How does Lady Caroline conclude her conversation with the other ladies at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) By turning her back on them and looking at the view.
(b) By retiring to her room.
(c) By folding her arms and glaring at the women.
(d) By waving the other women away.

5. How do the appearances of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot change as they look outside in Chapter 6?
(a) They look a little sad and guilty.
(b) They look bigger and brighter.
(c) They look more energized.
(d) They look more relaxed, prettier and younger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Wilkins know Mrs. Arbuthnot?

2. Where is Mrs. Wilkins at the beginning of the novel?

3. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot advertise in The Times?

4. How does Mrs. Fisher feel about the chatty and enthusiastic Mrs. Wilkins when she first meets her?

5. What is Hampstead?

(see the answer key)

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