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

2. What is Mrs. Fisher confused to discover in Chapter 13?
(a) That her eyesight is improving.
(b) That the indoors are stifling her.
(c) That she can move quite easily without her stick.
(d) That she is growing attached to the other ladies.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mellersh appear at lunch and dinner in Chapter 15?

3. According to Lady Caroline, what do Mr. Briggs and Ferdinand have in common?

4. Why does Lady Caroline sneak out of the villa in Chapter 19?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lady Caroline displeased with Mrs. Fisher at the beginning of Chapter 10?

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

3. Who is Ferdinand Arundel?

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

5. What do the women talk about at the dinner table in Chapter 12?

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

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

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

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

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

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