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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. Who interrupts Lady Caroline after Costanza does in Chapter 8?
(a) Rico.
(b) Leonardo.
(c) Marco.
(d) Domenico.

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

3. What is Hampstead?
(a) A community near Oxford.
(b) A parish near Mrs. Arbuthnot's hometown.
(c) A village in Somerset.
(d) A London suburb.

4. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot advertise in The Times?
(a) A cook to accompany them to the villa.
(b) A spare room at their homes in England.
(c) For other women to join them at the villa.
(d) A private driver who can drive them to the villa.

5. What excites Mrs. Wilkins about what she sees in the newspaper in Chapter 1?
(a) The innovations in cleaning appliances.
(b) The possibility of a holiday in Italy.
(c) The idea of owning a new puppy.
(d) The chance to meet some new friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband make a living?

3. What is the weather like when the women arrive in Italy in Chapter 5?

4. What does Mrs. Wilkins do in Chapter 1 that surprises her?

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

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