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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Charlotte worry about Fanny saying anything about her affair with the Prince?
(a) Because by doing so Fanny would discredit herself.
(b) Because Charlotte is Fanny's dearest friend.
(c) Because Fanny is having an affair of her own.
(d) Because Fanny would be too embarassed to talk about such immoral things.

2. Why did the shop keeper come to Maggie's house as explained in Book Fourth Chapter 10?
(a) To deliver the bowl.
(b) To return Maggie's handbag which she had left at the shop.
(c) To deliver a catalogue to Maggie.
(d) To tell Maggie about the bowl's flaw.

3. How does Maggie think the Prince looks when she goes to tell him about Charlotte's request?
(a) Aged.
(b) Invigorated.
(c) Caged.
(d) Dirtied.

4. What is Charlotte described as being led by her husband by in Book Fifth Chapter 4?
(a) An apron string.
(b) A silken rope.
(c) A red thread.
(d) A bejewelled necklace.

5. What does Charlotte ask Maggie to do in Book Fifth Chapter 2?
(a) Write her a letter.
(b) Give her a hug.
(c) Recommend her a book.
(d) Kiss her cheek.

6. Why do Charlotte and the Prince stay at the party longer than most other guests?
(a) Because they fell asleep on the couches.
(b) So that Charlotte can travel home with the Prince.
(c) Because the weather turns bad.
(d) So that they can talk to the host in private.

7. Where are the Prince and Charlotte discovered when Maggie and her father return home in Book Fourth Chapter 5?
(a) Sitting in the dining room.
(b) Sitting in the gazebo.
(c) Sitting in the garden.
(d) Sitting on the balcony.

8. By what mode of transportation do Charlotte and Mr. Verver depart at the end of the novel?
(a) By train.
(b) By steamer boat.
(c) By automobile.
(d) By carriage.

9. Where does Maggie wander while the others are playing a game in Book Fifth Chapter 2?
(a) Onto the terrace.
(b) Through the garden.
(c) Into the servants' area of the house.
(d) Around the sitting room.

10. What does Maggie see on Fanny's face when she talks to her about the Prince and Charlotte's behavior after returning from the Mitcham party?
(a) An expression of fear.
(b) An expression of joy.
(c) An expression of disgust.
(d) An expression of anger.

11. What does Maggie think she has accomplished with her dinner party in Book Fourth Chapter 4?
(a) Prepared a perfect Italian meal.
(b) Separated Charlotte from her husband.
(c) Met expectations people have for a princess.
(d) Shown her father that she is a good wife.

12. How long are Maggie and the Prince left alone in London in Book Fourth Chapter 8?
(a) One month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four days.
(d) One week.

13. What does the Prince think about the party in Chapter 8 of Book Third?
(a) He is offended by the company there.
(b) He finds the party food delicious.
(c) He is bored by it.
(d) He enjoys it.

14. Why does Maggie think the Prince wants to stay near London in Book Sixth Chapter 1?
(a) In case Charlotte comes to see him one final time.
(b) The Prince hates to travel.
(c) His friends are there.
(d) Because he knows Maggie wants to see her father off to America.

15. In Book Fifth Chapter 3, what does Mr. Verver threaten to do if Maggie's feelings don't change?
(a) Return to America.
(b) Make her divorce her husband.
(c) Leave Charlotte.
(d) Disinherit Maggie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maggie realize has left the game and is looking for her in Book Fifth Chapter 2?

2. What game does the party at Fawns play in Book Fifth Chapter 2?

3. In Chapter 9 of Book Third, the Prince mulls over the relationship between Mr. Blint and which woman?

4. What does Maggie think her father may want to do before leaving for America?

5. What does Maggie try to devise a plan for in Chapter 3 of Book Fourth?

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