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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gives Mrs. Latch's garage the look of a miniature house?
(a) The size and shape of it compared to the main house.
(b) The way the door has a green-shuttered window in it.
(c) The way the door has a cantilevered front extension, like a storm porch.
(d) The way the door has two little red windows in it.

2. What does Virginia put in the pocket of her cardigan?
(a) A handful of pebbles and small rocks.
(b) A large stone.
(c) Money.
(d) Two suicide notes.

3. What is the overall impression of the building Richard lives in?
(a) Vibrant, given the flourishing ficus.
(b) Trendy.
(c) Squalid, given the state of the vestibule.
(d) Elegant, especially the paintwork.

4. Where does Virginia's body finally come to rest?
(a) Against a bridge piling at Southwark.
(b) Under a jetty at Richmond.
(c) Under a bridge in London.
(d) Against a bridge piling at Southease.

5. What makes Virginia think of millinery?
(a) The thrush on its pyre.
(b) Harrods.
(c) Vanessa's elegance.
(d) Birthdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What world does Laura feel she now inhabits?

2. How many times has Laura tried to get the cake right?

3. What color does not look well on Sally?

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

5. What is disturbing about Virginia kissing Vanessa?

(see the answer key)

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