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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Wilkins invite Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 11?
(a) To the library to show her her favorite novels.
(b) For some tea in a cafe.
(c) On a walk to the village.
(d) To the balcony to share a secret.

2. What do Rose and Mr. Briggs do at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Take a walk.
(b) Sit in front of the fire.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Share a kiss.

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

4. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider doing in Chapter 16?
(a) Writing to her husband and inviting him to the villa.
(b) Moving to Italy permanently.
(c) Returning home to England.
(d) Starting a romance with Costanza.

5. What is Lady Caroline tired of in Chapter 10?
(a) The attention her beauty attracts.
(b) The concern of strangers.
(c) Knowing that she is growing older everyday.
(d) The vacation in Italy.

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

7. According to Mrs. Fisher, what are women not made for?
(a) Directing.
(b) Listening.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Lazying about.

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

9. What does Mr. Briggs feel the need to confirm with Lady Caroline at the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Whether she is involved with anyone romantically.
(b) Whether it would be alright for him to spend the night at the villa.
(c) Whether she has everything she needs during her stay.
(d) Whether she is having a good time at the villa.

10. Who is Ferdinand Arundel?
(a) A philospher and poet.
(b) A businessman who is in business with Lady Caroline's father.
(c) A social climber from New York.
(d) A writer of amusing memoirs.

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

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

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

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

15. Who does Mrs. Wilkins post a letter to in Chapter 11?
(a) Her sister, Amelia.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband.
(c) The church fundraiser.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Frederick?

3. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot react when she sees Frederick in Chapter 20?

4. What does Mellersh always keep in mind in regards to the other women staying at the villa?

5. What question does Mr. Briggs ask Rose about the villa at the beginning of Chapter 18?

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