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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Virginia get along with her neighbors?
(a) They are good friends and look out for each other.
(b) She can't stand them because they never paint their shutters.
(c) Sometimes they clash, but on the whole they get on well.
(d) She doesn't. She doesn't know them.

2. Why did Barbara come to New York?
(a) To sing opera.
(b) To escape a disapproving family.
(c) To be near her lover, an opera singer.
(d) To open a florist shop.

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

4. What pet-name does Laura have for Richie?
(a) Baby.
(b) Richo.
(c) Wog.
(d) Bug.

5. What sort of top is Clarissa wearing?
(a) A blue turtleneck.
(b) An elegant silk shirt.
(c) A man's cotton shirt.
(d) A knitted top.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who dozes on a slatted bench?

4. How does Virginia see herself?

5. What does 'the new world--the rescued world' refer to?

(see the answer key)

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