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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 feel when she finds Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins in her sitting room area in Chapter 10?
(a) Violated.
(b) Happy to be growing closer to them.
(c) Nervous and a little concerned.
(d) Surprised and dismayed.

2. What is Mrs. Wilkins relieved by in Chapter 15?
(a) That her husband seems to like Italy and the villa.
(b) That there has been no disagreements or awkward conversations between her husband and the other women.
(c) That her husband does not scold her after her confession.
(d) That the other ladies do not detest her husband.

3. What conclusion does Lady Caroline come to in Chapter 13?
(a) That she made the wrong choice coming to Italy.
(b) That the other women are unruly and tiresome.
(c) That her life back home is lacking nothing.
(d) That her life is flashy, shoddy and empty.

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

5. 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.

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

7. How does Mellersh appear at lunch and dinner in Chapter 15?
(a) Tired and in a bad mood.
(b) Comfortable in his nightgown and slippers.
(c) Disheveled and awkward towards the women.
(d) Well-dressed, groomed and polite.

8. 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 to surprise her.
(c) She believes he has come in response to her invitation to join her.
(d) She believes he needed a break from work.

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

10. Where is Mrs. Wilkins returning from when she kisses Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?
(a) The garden.
(b) The beach.
(c) A trip to the grocer's.
(d) A picnic.

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

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

13. 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) Moving to Italy permanently.
(d) Returning home to England.

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

15. What is Lady Caroline's nickname?
(a) Scrap.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Snickers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Fisher react to Mrs. Wilkins' kiss in Chapter 18?

2. Why does Lady Caroline sneak out of the villa in Chapter 19?

3. How does Mr. Briggs behave in front of Lady Caroline when he first meets her?

4. What does Rose hope for in Chapter 17?

5. Who does Mellersh run into when he runs out of the bathroom soaking wet in Chapter 14?

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