2. Why does Lady Caroline sneak out of the villa in Chapter 19?
(a) To meet her lover.
(b) To return to England.
(c) To avoid Mr. Briggs.
(d) To enjoy the Italian nightlife.

3. Why does Rose regret writing to her husband in Chapter 17?
(a) She fears he will not come to the villa or even respond to her letter.
(b) She thinks he will try to control her and ruin her relaxing vacation.
(c) She fears he will not get along with Mellersh.
(d) She wants to start a romance with someone in Italy.

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

5. Who is Frederick?
(a) Lady Caroline's lover.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins' husband.
(d) Mrs. Fisher's husband.

6. Where does Lady Caroline leave Ferdinand to wait for her return in Chapter 20?
(a) The garden.
(b) The library.
(c) The front foyer.
(d) The drawing room.

7. According to Mrs. Wilkins, what will Mrs. Fisher do before long in Chapter 11?
(a) Smile at their sincerity.
(b) Snap at them or leave the villa.
(c) Invite the other women into her living area.
(d) Reach an impass.

8. Who disturbs Lady Caroline's peace at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Mrs. Wilkins.
(b) Mrs. Fisher.
(c) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(d) Costanza.

9. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot believe of Frederick's presence at the villa at the end of Chapter 20?
(a) She believes he needed a break from work.
(b) She believes he has come to surprise her.
(c) She believes he has come in response to her invitation to join her.
(d) She believes he has come to make sure there are no other men around her.

10. What does Mellersh always keep in mind in regards to the other women staying at the villa?
(a) Their social status.
(b) Their comfort.
(c) Their value as potential clients.
(d) Their physical appearance.

11. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot long to share with her husband in Chapter 11?
(a) The beauty of the villa.
(b) The Italian way of life.
(c) Her hopes and fears.
(d) Her newfound friendships.

12. According to Lady Caroline, what do Mr. Briggs and Ferdinand have in common?
(a) They are both the type of man she identifies as "a grabber".
(b) They are both attractive but unsuitable.
(c) They are both "beneath her" but do not realize it.
(d) They are both powerless to the effects of beauty.

13. What does Mellersh immediately ask for upon his arrival in Chapter 14?
(a) Some tea.
(b) A bed to have a nap in.
(c) A hot bath.
(d) A chair to sit in.

14. What does Costanza present Mrs. Fisher with in Chapter 15?
(a) A receipt for her most recent trip to the village.
(b) A pile of dirty laundry.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) The food bill.

15. How does Mr. Briggs surprise Rose as they drink tea in Chapter 18?
(a) By bringing up a scholarly subject to discuss.
(b) By being able to make Mrs. Fisher laugh.
(c) By flattering the women in a most sincere manner.
(d) By sipping his tea like a lady.