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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. What does Lady Caroline find strange in Chapter 10?
(a) That she is far more relaxed than she normally is in such situations.
(b) That none of the other ladies knows who she is.
(c) That the other ladies are so open and friendly with one another.
(d) That she is enjoying the ladies' company.

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

3. Who disturbs Lady Caroline's peace at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Mrs. Wilkins.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(c) Costanza.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

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

5. According to Mrs. Wilkins, what will Mrs. Fisher do before long in Chapter 11?
(a) Snap at them or leave the villa.
(b) Smile at their sincerity.
(c) Reach an impass.
(d) Invite the other women into her living area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Caroline tired of in Chapter 10?

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

3. What does Rose resemble as she descends the stairs in Chapter 17?

4. Who goes for a walk at the end of Chapter 15?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Lady Caroline realize about herself in Chapter 16?

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

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

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

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

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

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