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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Rose been doing instead of paying attention to her surroundings in Chapter 18?
(a) Crying like a baby.
(b) Thinking about Frederick.
(c) Watching Lady Caroline talking to a gentleman in the garden.
(d) Praying.

2. Why are Mrs. Arbuthnot, Lady Caroline and Mrs. Fisher disappointed in Chapter 13?
(a) Because Mrs. Wilkins does not bring anything back with her from town.
(b) Because Mrs. Wilkins decides to make dinner.
(c) Because Mrs. WIlkins returns quite quickly.
(d) Because Mrs. Wilkins does not return until dinner.

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

4. How does Mrs. Fisher react to Mrs. Wilkins' kiss in Chapter 18?
(a) She is angry and regretful.
(b) She is happy and surprised.
(c) She is confused and embarassed.
(d) She is indifferent.

5. What does Rose hope for in Chapter 17?
(a) That her husband will hurry to her side.
(b) That she will have the strength to leave her husband.
(c) That the letter she wrote to her husband will get lost.
(d) That her husband will get along well with her friends at the villa.

6. What does Lady Caroline note about Mr. Briggs behavior towards her when they first meet?
(a) She is disgusted with his overt affections towards her.
(b) She thinks he is making a fool of himself.
(c) It is exactly the kind of attention she came to the villa to avoid.
(d) It is rather cute.

7. What does Rose wait for after writing to her husband in Chapter 17?
(a) A sign.
(b) A letter.
(c) A knock at the front door.
(d) A telegram.

8. What does Mr. Briggs think about Lady Caroline when he first sets eyes on her?
(a) She is "handsome but not breathtakingly so".
(b) She is "his ideal of absolute loveliness".
(c) Her "beauty overcomes her lack of warmth".
(d) Her "face is like an angel's".

9. Where does Lady Caroline hide-out in Chapter 19?
(a) An isolated garden path.
(b) The village.
(c) A hotel.
(d) In a park.

10. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot react when she sees Frederick in Chapter 20?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She reacts with indifference.
(c) She is ecstatic.
(d) She is angry.

11. According to Mrs. Fisher's observations in Chapter 15, what has there been a lack of restraint with at the villa?
(a) The amount of money spent on food.
(b) The amount of money spent on nights out.
(c) The amount of money spent on clothes and souvenirs.
(d) The amount of money spent on liquor.

12. Why is Mrs. Fisher disappointed by the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Because she has no one to invite to the villa.
(b) Because she finds yet another gray hair on her head.
(c) Because another husband is to be invited to the villa.
(d) Because the lunch menu is dull and uninspired.

13. Who becomes more restless in Chapter 16?
(a) Lady Caroline.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins.
(c) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

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

15. How does Mrs. Fisher find a particularly hidden area of the garden in Chapter 10?
(a) By following the sound of two people arguing.
(b) By following the sound of crying.
(c) By following the scent of cigarettes.
(d) By following a faint flashing light.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Wilkins kiss Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?

3. Where is Mrs. Wilkins returning from when she kisses Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?

4. According to Lady Caroline, what do Mr. Briggs and Ferdinand have in common?

5. What does Rose resemble as she descends the stairs in Chapter 17?

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