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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. Why does Lady Caroline hurry into the villa at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) She has a confession to make.
(b) She wants to pack and leave Italy as soon as she can.
(c) It is close to dinner time.
(d) She has received an important telegram.

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

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

4. Who leaves shortly after breakfast in Chapter 13?
(a) Lady Caroline.
(b) Mrs. Fisher.
(c) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(d) Mrs. Wilkins.

5. According to Mrs. Fisher's observations in Chapter 15, what has there been a lack of restraint with at the villa?
(a) The amount of money spent on food.
(b) The amount of money spent on liquor.
(c) The amount of money spent on nights out.
(d) The amount of money spent on clothes and souvenirs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mrs. Fisher disappointed by the end of Chapter 13?

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

4. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider wearing in her hair in Chapter 20?

5. Who is Frederick?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins talk about on the way to the village in Chapter 11?

3. How do the three other women feel when Mrs. Wilkins is absent for a day in Chapter 13?

4. How does Mrs. Wilkins' marriage change in Chapter 16?

5. Is Mrs. Arbuthnot happy to see her husband at dinner or not? Does she believe he has responded to her letter?

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

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

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

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

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

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