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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 and 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ferdinand Arundel?
(a) A philospher and poet.
(b) A businessman who is in business with Lady Caroline's father.
(c) A writer of amusing memoirs.
(d) A social climber from New York.

2. What does Mellersh see when he encounters Mr. Briggs and Rose in Chapter 18?
(a) Potential trouble arising.
(b) An awkward conversation between two opposites.
(c) A budding romance.
(d) A friendly and innocent greeting.

3. According to Mrs. Arbuthnot, why should she and Mrs.Wilkins be running things at the house?
(a) Because they are the most personable of the bunch.
(b) Because they are older.
(c) Because they found San Salvatore.
(d) Because they are familiar with running a household.

4. How do the appearances of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot change as they look outside in Chapter 6?
(a) They look more relaxed, prettier and younger.
(b) They look more energized.
(c) They look bigger and brighter.
(d) They look a little sad and guilty.

5. What does Mrs. Wilkins remind Mrs. Arbuthnot of in Chapter 21?
(a) That she is Mrs. Arbuthnot's biggest fan.
(b) That Mrs. Arbuthnot is loveable.
(c) That Frederick is her devoted husband.
(d) That she was sure that Frederick would come.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Mrs. Fisher realized by the end of the novel?

2. Who goes for a walk at the end of Chapter 15?

3. What does Costanza present Mrs. Fisher with in Chapter 15?

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

5. What does Mrs. Wilkins make sure is the first thing that happens in the house when the women arrive?

(see the answer key)

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