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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. What is Lady Caroline surprised by in Chapter 9?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot's closemindedness.
(b) Mrs. Fisher's lack of common sense.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins' sensitivity.
(d) Her own foresight.

2. Why does Mrs. Arbuthnot feel guilty in Chapter 4?
(a) For not praying before eating her breakfast.
(b) For not inviting her sister on the trip.
(c) For shutting Mrs. Wilkins out.
(d) For spending money and time on her own happiness.

3. Who are Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot surprised to see from their window in Chapter 6?
(a) A gardener.
(b) Mrs. Fisher.
(c) Briggs.
(d) Lady Caroline.

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

5. What does Mrs. Fisher refer to frequently while speaking to Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 7?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her favorite shops in the area.
(c) What she plans on eating for dinner.
(d) Her memories of famous writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lady Caroline and Mrs. Fisher come to arrive at the house at the same time?

2. At the end of Chapter 7, what does Mrs. Fisher feel has to be done about Mrs. Wilkins?

3. Who meets the women in the courtyard of the castle in Chapter 5?

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

5. What is the only word that the women can understand from the Italian man in Chapter 5?

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