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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last thing Virginia truly perceives?
(a) A blue sky and sparrows.
(b) A red-jacketed man fishing under a cloudy sky.
(c) That Vanessa will be a comfort to Leonard.
(d) A man standing on a bridge and looking at her.

2. How does Virginia feel around servants?
(a) Secretive and guilty.
(b) Weak and fumbling.
(c) At ease. They know their place.
(d) Superior.

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

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

5. What does Clarissa say might be a good omen?
(a) Opening Richard's room to light.
(b) Buying the flowers.
(c) Not catching the elevator to Richard's apartment.
(d) Catching a glimpse of a movie star.

Short Answer Questions

1. What annoys Leonard?

2. What breed of dog is mentioned in this chapter?

3. What troubles Laura about Richie?

4. What is Virginia doing as she muses?

5. What is disturbing Laura?

(see the answer key)

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