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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Frederick?
(a) Mrs. Wilkins' husband.
(b) Mrs. Fisher's husband.
(c) Lady Caroline's lover.
(d) Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband.

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

3. What makes Lady Caroline glad about Ferdinand's presence in Chapter 19?
(a) He will report to her on the goings-ons back home.
(b) He will provide a buffer between her and Mr. Briggs.
(c) He will take her out on the town.
(d) He will help her avoid contact with the other ladies.

4. According to Lady Caroline, what do Mr. Briggs and Ferdinand have in common?
(a) They are both powerless to the effects of beauty.
(b) They are both the type of man she identifies as "a grabber".
(c) They are both attractive but unsuitable.
(d) They are both "beneath her" but do not realize it.

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

6. Who is Lotty?
(a) Mrs. Wilkins.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(c) Mrs. Fisher.
(d) Lady Caroline.

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

8. 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 bring anything back with her from town.
(c) Because Mrs. Wilkins decides to make dinner.
(d) Because Mrs. Wilkins does not return until dinner.

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

10. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider wearing in her hair in Chapter 20?
(a) A bow.
(b) A bonnet.
(c) A flower.
(d) A clip.

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

12. Where does Mrs. Arbuthnot go to wait for dinner in Chapter 20?
(a) The library.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) The drawing room.
(d) The diningroon.

13. What does Mr. Briggs telegram say in Chapter 17?
(a) That he would like to take the women out on the town.
(b) That he would like to pick up some personal items at the villa.
(c) That he is coming to the villa to collect rent.
(d) That he is passing through Rome and would like to see Rose.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Caroline find strange in Chapter 10?

2. What is Mrs. Wilkins relieved by in Chapter 15?

3. Where does Mrs. Wilkins invite Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 11?

4. How does Mr. Briggs surprise Rose as they drink tea in Chapter 18?

5. Why does Mrs. Arbuthnot become concerned in Chapter 13?

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