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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Clarissa find Richard?
(a) Perched on the window sill.
(b) In the bath.
(c) In his usual chair.
(d) Perched on the edge of the balcony.

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

3. What surprises Sally about Oliver?
(a) That he is ordinary and ill-tempered.
(b) He is not much different from his movie persona.
(c) That he is so short.
(d) That he is gay.

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

5. Literally, what does the word 'porcine' mean?
(a) Fat.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Like a pig.
(d) Like a porcupine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is implied about Richmond station's yellow wooden benches?

2. What does Virginia imagine appearing as a jellyfish?

3. How does Laura imagine the birthday cake?

4. What does the word 'ephemera' mean?

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

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