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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot ease her guilt over the source of her husband's income?
(a) She volunteers at an animal shelter.
(b) She writes letters to the editor.
(c) She runs a social club for women.
(d) She helps and donates to the poor.

2. What is Mrs. Arbuthnot described as in Chapter 1?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Practical.
(d) Talkative.

3. What does Mrs. Fisher receive two plates of in Chapter 9?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Pasta.
(c) Bread.
(d) Tiramisu.

4. What newspaper is Mrs. Wilkins reading in Chapter 1?
(a) The Times.
(b) The Standard.
(c) The News.
(d) The Local.

5. Why does Mrs. Arbuthnot feel guilty in Chapter 4?
(a) For not inviting her sister on the trip.
(b) For spending money and time on her own happiness.
(c) For shutting Mrs. Wilkins out.
(d) For not praying before eating her breakfast.

6. What does Mrs. Fisher refer to frequently while speaking to Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 7?
(a) Her memories of famous writers.
(b) Her favorite shops in the area.
(c) Her husband.
(d) What she plans on eating for dinner.

7. How does Mrs. Wilkins convince her husband that she is already going to Italy in Chapter 4?
(a) She asks Mrs. Arbuthnot to convince him.
(b) She gives him the number of the villa's landlord.
(c) She shows him her ticket.
(d) She gives him the address of the villa.

8. What does Mrs. Fisher reminisce about when interviewed by Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) Her school days.
(c) Her past visits to Italy.
(d) A home filled with artists.

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

10. What catches Mrs. Wilkins eye in the newspaper?
(a) A headline.
(b) A photograph.
(c) An editorial.
(d) An advertisement.

11. What must the renters provide to the landlord for the Italian villa?
(a) A signed contract.
(b) References.
(c) An itinerary.
(d) A deposit.

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

13. How does Mrs. Fisher feel about the chatty and enthusiastic Mrs. Wilkins when she first meets her?
(a) She is energized by her.
(b) She is fatigued by her.
(c) She is somewhat disconcerted by her.
(d) She is intrigued by her.

14. 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.

15. Why does Mrs. Fisher become annoyed with Mrs. Wilkins in Chapter 9?
(a) Mrs. Wilkins takes the credit for "breathing life" into the trip.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins refuses to keep quiet for longer than a brief moment.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins claims she "saw inside" Lady Caroline and knows what she wants.
(d) Mrs. Wilkins repeatedly asks Mrs. Fisher questions about her personal life.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Mrs. Fisher send to find the other women in Chapter 9?

4. Who are Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot surprised to see from their window in Chapter 6?

5. What does Mrs. Wilkins do before going to fetch Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 6?

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