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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henrietta describe Madame Fisher's way of talking?
(a) It is offensive.
(b) It is impudent.
(c) It is humorous.
(d) It is indifferent.

2. How is Bill's wife described?
(a) As tranquil.
(b) As sarcastic.
(c) As matronly.
(d) As controlling.

3. What was Naomi's mother described as?
(a) As saintly.
(b) As a busy-body.
(c) As strong-willed.
(d) As patient.

4. What do Henrietta and Madame Fisher talk about in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) The neighborhood boys and their behavior towards Leopold.
(b) The story behind some of Madame Fisher's favorite objects.
(c) Madame Fisher's childhood.
(d) Henrietta's grandmother, Leopold and Miss Fisher.

5. How did time pass at Mount Iris in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Pleasantly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Swiftly.
(d) Steadily.

6. How might one describe Karen's family?
(a) Working class.
(b) Upwardly mobile.
(c) Nouveau-riche.
(d) Well-bred.

7. What kind of relationship does Miss Fisher and Henrietta's grandmother have?
(a) A distant and detached relationship.
(b) A casual, long-standing friendship.
(c) They are as close as family.
(d) They are basically strangers.

8. Who has Leopold lived with throughout his life?
(a) Two aunts and an uncle.
(b) His older brother.
(c) His parents.
(d) The Fishers.

9. Why does Henrietta feel resentment once inside the Fishers' house?
(a) For having to share her surroundings with strangers.
(b) For having to pretend to be interested in Miss Fisher's stories.
(c) For having to act considerately towards the invalid mother and Leopold.
(d) For having to see Paris through Miss Fisher's eyes.

10. How did Karen feel about being alone in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Confused and sad.
(b) Paranoid.
(c) Happiness and peace.
(d) Abandoned and lonely.

11. How does the letter from Leopold's aunt to Miss Fisher make Leopold feel?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Betrayed.
(c) Sad.
(d) Excited.

12. What did Karen think of Max?
(a) Karen respected Max.
(b) Karen thought Max was charming.
(c) Karen found Max unlikeable.
(d) Karen thought Max was foolish.

13. What does Leopold find in Miss Fisher's handbag that frustrates him?
(a) A small amount of money.
(b) An empty envelope.
(c) A mysterious photograph.
(d) Nothing of interest or value.

14. Who taught Henrietta how to tell fortunes?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) An aunt.
(c) A school friend.
(d) A governess.

15. What was the name of Bill's home?
(a) Mount Orchid.
(b) Mount Lavender.
(c) Mount Lilac.
(d) Mount Iris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Karen feel about the intensity of Naomi's devotion towards her?

2. Why is Leopold staying at the Fishers' home?

3. What similarity was Naomi glad to share with Karen in Part 2, Chapter 4?

4. After looking at the stripes of the wallpaper in Part 1, Chapter 5, what does Henrietta comment about the house?

5. What arrives at the house while Henrietta is reading Leopold's fortune?

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