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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is she 'allowed' to be self-indulgent at the moment?
(a) She is hoping she is pregnant.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) Her husband has just confirmed how much he loves her.
(d) She has just finished a diet.

2. How many planes does Virginia see above her?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Thirteen.

3. What does the word 'ubiquitous' tell us about the Jack Russell terriers.
(a) That they are big dogs that many people own.
(b) That they are noisy little pests and many people object to them.
(c) That they are really small dogs.
(d) That they have become very common. Lots of people seem to have them.

4. What is the woman under the arch doing?
(a) Sniffing a huge bunch of flowers.
(b) Begging.
(c) Looking for tricks.
(d) Singing.

5. What factor turns Virginia into 'a fantastic figure'?
(a) The stripes of green-black weed.
(b) Her fur coat.
(c) The interplay of light on seaweed and water.
(d) The effect of the strong current as it carries her away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does writing, when inspired, give to Virginia?

2. What does Virginia put in the pocket of her cardigan?

3. Which novel is Laura Brown reading?

4. Literally, what does the word 'porcine' mean?

5. What can Virginia feel inside herself?

(see the answer key)

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