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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Mrs. Fisher's opinion of Mr. Briggs change when she senses his feelings for Lady Caroline in Chapter 19?
(a) She thinks less of him.
(b) She feels embarrassed for him.
(c) She is more intrigued by him.
(d) She appreciates him more.

6. How does Mr. Briggs behave in front of Lady Caroline when he first meets her?
(a) Overly attentive and appreciative.
(b) Rather agressive.
(c) Uncaring and curt.
(d) Physically awkward and silent.

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

8. What does Lady Caroline blame Mr. Briggs for in Chapter 19?
(a) Being a superficial playboy.
(b) Ruining both her evening and her vacation.
(c) Following her to the villa.
(d) Upsetting the other ladies.

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

10. Who offers to pay for the first week of groceries for the group in Chapter 15?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(b) Mellersh.
(c) Mrs. Fisher.
(d) Lady Caroline.

11. 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 meet her lover.
(d) To avoid Mr. Briggs.

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

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

14. Why does Mrs. Wilkins kiss Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?
(a) She is thankful to Mrs. Fisher for making everyone feel comfortable.
(b) She is trying to make the depressed Mrs. Fisher feel better.
(c) She is so happy to see Mrs. Fisher happy.
(d) She is simply greeting Mrs. Fisher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rose and Mr. Briggs do at the end of Chapter 17?

2. Who leaves shortly after breakfast in Chapter 13?

3. What conclusion does Lady Caroline come to in Chapter 13?

4. What does Mr. Briggs ask Lady Caroline when he follows her in Chapter 19?

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

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