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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What troubles Laura about Richie?
(a) His tendency to be silent.
(b) His sensitiveness and delicacy.
(c) His cough.
(d) His fear of birds.

3. What does Clarissa urge Richard to do?
(a) Not to finish his current book, but to enjoy the tie he has left.
(b) Throw out his smelly old chair.
(c) Not to regret anything because he has done a lot.
(d) Look into the past for answers.

4. What does a good house speak of?
(a) The social standing of the owners.
(b) The skill of the architect and builders.
(c) Good taste.
(d) Comfort and safety.

5. What does Laura tell Richie she will do today?
(a) Water the garden.
(b) Make sure the white roses are looked after.
(c) Let Richie help with baking a cake.
(d) Make Dan the best-ever birthday cake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is perverse about Richard's good fortune?

2. Who is Ralph?

3. When does Virginia say a person feels free to do anything?

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

5. Why does Clarissa take the stairs?

(see the answer key)

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