2. What does Rose resemble as she descends the stairs in Chapter 17?
(a) A glamorous movie star.
(b) A sweet kitten.
(c) A Madonna.
(d) A scared little girl.

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

4. What reason does Lady Caroline give to Mrs. Fisher for why she wants to be left alone in Chapter 10?
(a) So that she can reach a "conclusion".
(b) So that she can have a nap.
(c) So that she can meditate.
(d) So that she can write a letter.

5. Who does Mellersh run into when he runs out of the bathroom soaking wet in Chapter 14?
(a) Lady Caroline.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(c) Mrs. Fisher.
(d) Mrs. Wilkins.

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

7. What is Mr. Wilkins' profession?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a businessman.

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

9. 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 liquor.
(b) The amount of money spent on clothes and souvenirs.
(c) The amount of money spent on nights out.
(d) The amount of money spent on food.

10. 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 in response to her invitation to join her.
(c) She believes he has come to surprise her.
(d) She believes he has come to make sure there are no other men around her.

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

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

13. What is Lady Caroline concerned about in Chapter 10?
(a) What will happen to her when her beauty fades.
(b) How she will find happiness before it is too late.
(c) How she will cope with being away from her real life for so long.
(d) Whether or not the weather will remain on their side.

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

15. How do Mrs. Fisher and Lady Caroline feel about Mr. Wilkins in Chapter 15?
(a) They find him rather pompous but harmless.
(b) They are quite uncomfortable in his presence.
(c) They are comfortable and happy around him.
(d) They have no opinion of him.