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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. When Mrs. Wilkins awakes in Chapter 6, which of the following does she not take pleasure in?
(a) The smell of the linens.
(b) The thought of being away from her husband for an entire month.
(c) Being alone in bed.
(d) The prettiness of her room.

2. According to Mrs. Wilkins at the train station, what does her husband have no right to do?
(a) Follow her to Italy.
(b) See her off.
(c) Forgive her.
(d) Make her feel guilty.

3. How much is the rent for the Italian villa?
(a) Sixty pounds.
(b) One hundred pounds.
(c) Eighty pounds.
(d) Forty-five pounds.

4. Why do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot make plans to arrive at the villa before the others?
(a) To clean the place up for the other guests.
(b) To prepare a special welcome party.
(c) To solidify arrangements and choose the best rooms.
(d) To have a quiet evening in before the others arrive.

5. What does Frederick feel with his wife that he had not felt for years in Chapter 21?
(a) A warmth of intimacy and affection.
(b) Resentment and anger.
(c) A need for closeness.
(d) A distance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Briggs think about Lady Caroline when he first sets eyes on her?

2. According to Mrs. Fisher, what is Lady Caroline able to do with the servants?

3. What does Mrs. Wilkins "see" happening between Lady Caroline and Mr. Briggs at the end of the novel?

4. Why doesn't Lady Caroline want Mr. Wilkins to come stay at the villa?

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

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