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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gives Mrs. Latch's garage the look of a miniature house?
(a) The way the door has two little red windows in it.
(b) The way the door has a green-shuttered window in it.
(c) The size and shape of it compared to the main house.
(d) The way the door has a cantilevered front extension, like a storm porch.

2. Who is Ralph?
(a) Leonard's boyfriend.
(b) Leonard's assistant.
(c) Virginia's eldest son.
(d) Leonard's brother.

3. How does Virginia describe Ralph?
(a) As handsome but amoral.
(b) As a handsome ditherer.
(c) As daring.
(d) As handsome and callow.

4. What annoys Leonard?
(a) Virginia's not finishing her writing.
(b) The errors he finds on the proof pages.
(c) Barbara's voice.
(d) Ralph's poetry.

5. Who has a voice like a parakeet, according to Virginia?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Nelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Louis' profession?

2. What do both Clarissa and Louis notice about each other?

3. What language did Virginia hear sparrows using?

4. What jewelry is Laura wearing?

5. Where would Clarissa like her ashes to be scattered?

(see the answer key)

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