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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 did Lady Caroline and Mrs. Fisher come to arrive at the house at the same time?
(a) They were previously acquainted and felt it proper to travel together.
(b) They decided to travel together so they could play cards on the train.
(c) They both came to Italy early to get the nicest rooms.
(d) They tried to arrive before the other but ended up arriving at the same time.

2. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband make a living?
(a) He writes stories about kings and their mistresses.
(b) He gambles.
(c) He sells vacuums door to door to unassuming housewives.
(d) He works at a bank.

3. Where is Mrs. Wilkins at the beginning of the novel?
(a) At a women's club.
(b) At the park.
(c) At the library.
(d) At the supermarket.

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

5. When Lady Caroline meets Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot for the first time, what does she suggest they do?
(a) Go for a walk in the garden.
(b) Keep out of each others' way.
(c) Eat breakfast.
(d) Tell each other about their lives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What had "faded to the dimness of a dream" by the time the women arrived in Italy in Chapter 4?

3. What about Mrs. Wilkins is Mrs. Arbuthnot taken aback by in Chapter 1?

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

5. How much is the rent for the Italian villa?

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