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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. How does Mellersh appear at lunch and dinner in Chapter 15?
(a) Comfortable in his nightgown and slippers.
(b) Tired and in a bad mood.
(c) Well-dressed, groomed and polite.
(d) Disheveled and awkward towards the women.

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

3. According to Lady Caroline, what do Mr. Briggs and Ferdinand have in common?
(a) They are both powerless to the effects of beauty.
(b) They are both the type of man she identifies as "a grabber".
(c) They are both attractive but unsuitable.
(d) They are both "beneath her" but do not realize it.

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

5. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot feel she will have to do with Mrs. Wilkins at the villa in Chapter 3?
(a) She will have to allow her her distance.
(b) She will have to learn more about her.
(c) She will have to help Mrs. Wilkins restrain her enthusiasm.
(d) She will have to keep her busy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who leaves shortly after breakfast in Chapter 13?

3. How does Mr. Briggs surprise Rose as they drink tea in Chapter 18?

4. What does Mrs. Fisher first ask Mrs. Wilkins to provide in Chapter 3?

5. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider doing in Chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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