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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) To the balcony to share a secret.
(d) On a walk to the village.

2. What does Mellersh immediately ask for upon his arrival in Chapter 14?
(a) A bed to have a nap in.
(b) A hot bath.
(c) Some tea.
(d) A chair to sit in.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Mrs. Wilkins returning from when she kisses Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?

4. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider doing in Chapter 16?

5. According to Mrs. Wilkins, what will Mrs. Fisher do before long in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Fisher react when she finds Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot in her sitting area? Why does she react this way?

2. What does Mrs. Fisher suggest to Lady Caroline to get well in Chapter 10?

3. What does Lady Caroline contemplate as Mrs. Fisher talks about her beauty in Chapter 10?

4. What bothers Mrs. Arbuthnot, Mrs. Fisher and Lady Caroline in Chapter 13?

5. Why does Mr. Briggs insist on talking to Lady Caroline and how does he react when she finally appears?

6. Why doesn't Mrs. Arbuthnot wear a flower in her hair in Chapter 20?

7. How does Mellersh fit in with the women as illustrated in Chapter 15?

8. What do Lady Caroline, Mellersh and Mrs. Fisher decide about the food bill in Chapter 15?

9. Why does Mrs. Wilkins kiss Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18 and how does Mrs. Fisher react?

10. How do the four women react when Mrs. Wilkins' husband arrives in Chapter 14?

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