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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Fisher's opinion of Mr. Briggs change when she senses his feelings for Lady Caroline in Chapter 19?

2. Who disturbs Lady Caroline's peace at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. Who does Mrs. Wilkins post a letter to in Chapter 11?

4. What change in Mrs. Wilkins does Mrs. Arbuthnot notice in Chapter 11?

5. Who is Mellersh?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What embarrassing mishap happens to Mellersh in Chapter 14?

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

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 Mr. Briggs and Mrs. Arbuthnot react to one another when Mr.Briggs arrives at the villa?

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

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

9. How does Mr. Briggs behave around Lady Caroline in Chapter 19? How do the others react to his behavior?

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

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