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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. What is Mrs. Arbuthnot going to Hampstead for in Chapter 2?
(a) To visit her niece.
(b) To shop for a particular perfume.
(c) To go to the museum.
(d) To deliver a lecture.

2. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot advertise in The Times?
(a) A private driver who can drive 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 cook to accompany them to the villa.

3. Why doesn't Lady Caroline want Mr. Wilkins to come stay at the villa?
(a) Because she has heard that he is a crude and insufferable man.
(b) Because the villa is already too crowded.
(c) Because she fears he will want her like all other men seem to.
(d) Because she fears Mrs. Wilkins' behavior will change if he comes.

4. What does Mrs. Wilkins make sure is the first thing that happens in the house when the women arrive?
(a) A feast.
(b) A hug.
(c) A toast.
(d) A kiss.

5. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot fail at in Chapter 7?
(a) Staying awake late enough.
(b) Remembering to tell Mrs. Wilkins a funny anecdote.
(c) Asserting control over Mrs. Fisher.
(d) Remaining patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot react when she sees Frederick in Chapter 20?

2. Where does Mrs. Arbuthnot go to wait for dinner in Chapter 20?

3. How does Mellersh appear at lunch and dinner in Chapter 15?

4. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot realize about both she and Mrs. Wilkins in Chapter 1?

5. Why does Lady Caroline hurry into the villa at the beginning of Chapter 20?

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