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

3. Who is Briggs?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot's uncle.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins' first love that she occasionally sees.
(c) A friend of Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband.
(d) The owner of the Italian villa.

4. What does Lady Caroline want desperately for in Chapter 8?
(a) To be left alone.
(b) A purpose in life.
(c) A best friend who is like a sister.
(d) A passionate romance.

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

6. What reminds Mrs. Fisher of her husband in Chapter 9?
(a) A red and orange bouquet in the foyer.
(b) A song that Lady Caroline hums in the garden.
(c) Mrs. Arbuthnot's weak laugh.
(d) The pasta course at lunch.

7. Who does Mrs. Fisher send to find the other women in Chapter 9?
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Francesca.
(c) Amelia.
(d) Gemma.

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

9. What does Lady Caroline call the pair of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 6?
(a) A pair of "originals".
(b) A pair of "beatniks".
(c) A pair of "misfits".
(d) A pair of "wet blankets".

10. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot imagine will happen when she and her husband are old?
(a) They will grow even more apart.
(b) They will die at around the same time.
(c) Happiness will come.
(d) They will realize they should never have married.

11. What about Mrs. Wilkins is Mrs. Arbuthnot taken aback by in Chapter 1?
(a) Her spiritual beliefs.
(b) Her enthusiasm.
(c) The sadness in her eyes.
(d) Her deep voice.

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

13. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot briefly argue about in Chapter 8?
(a) Whether Italy has fresher air than England.
(b) Whether Mrs. Fisher had the right to behave as hostess.
(c) Whether chocolate tastes better in another country or not.
(d) Whether Mrs. Arbuthnot's marriage is a happy one.

14. What does Lady Caroline believe of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot when she first meets them?
(a) They are sweet and innocent.
(b) They are far too drab to interest her.
(c) They will soon become tiresome.
(d) They will teach her many things.

15. What does Mrs. Fisher first ask Mrs. Wilkins to provide in Chapter 3?
(a) The itinerary.
(b) The number of the landlord.
(c) References.
(d) A photograph of the villa.