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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laura seem to have learned through her time in the kitchen with Richie?
(a) The knack of living happily.
(b) That she doesn't want a second child.
(c) The foolishness of too much introspection.
(d) That she needs to be close to Richie.

2. What does Leonard intend to do when he goes upstairs?
(a) To listen to the news on the radio.
(b) To sit and wait for Virginia.
(c) To read letters.
(d) To have an afternoon nap.

3. When did Vanessa last visit?
(a) The previous day.
(b) A week ago.
(c) More than two weeks ago.
(d) More than a week ago.

4. Why does Clarissa take the stairs?
(a) She fears being trapped in the elevator.
(b) She recognizes the need to keep fit.
(c) The elevator smells bad.
(d) The exercise energizes her.

5. How does Virginia see herself?
(a) As a great writer.
(b) As merely a gifted eccentric.
(c) As a closet lesbian.
(d) As a privileged wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is this chapter set?

2. What sort of top is Clarissa wearing?

3. How old was Richard when he and Clarissa argued?

4. Which character does Virginia wish to avoid?

5. How does Laura imagine the birthday cake?

(see the answer key)

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