2. Why does Mrs. Strickland invite the author to the dinner party?
(a) She needs him for own sanity.
(b) Another guest has failed to turn up.
(c) She wants him to meet her husband.
(d) She needs a writer there.

3. What does Dirk do for a living?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A painter.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A writer.

4. What does the plumber have on his left cheek?
(a) A mole.
(b) A birth mark.
(c) A scar.
(d) A boil.

5. What kind of smile does Stroeve say Strickland had in his eyes as he wrapped the parcel?
(a) A callous smile.
(b) An ironic smile.
(c) A warm smile.
(d) A happy smile.

6. What does Stroeve say is the matter?
(a) Strickland has destroyed his paintings.
(b) His wife has left him.
(c) Strickland has died.
(d) He has cancer.

7. What does K.C talk about?
(a) His reading habits.
(b) A case he is involved in.
(c) His wife's difficult preganancy.
(d) His drinking habits.

8. What sport do they talk about at the party?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Golf.
(d) Soccer.

9. What philosopher does the author mention in this section?
(a) Kierkgaard.
(b) Goethe.
(c) Kant.
(d) Russell.

10. What kind of beast does the Colonel call Strickland?
(a) Heartless.
(b) Soulless.
(c) Brainless.
(d) Fingerless.

11. Where did the author meet Dirk?
(a) London.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

12. What does Mrs. Stroeve say she will do if Dirk brings Strickland to the house?
(a) Let him die.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Leave.
(d) Nurse him.

13. In what part of London does Mrs. Strickland own a flat?
(a) Wimbledon.
(b) Wandsworth.
(c) Westminster.
(d) South Kensington.

14. Why does Mrs. Stroeve say she does not want Dirk to bring Strickland to the house?
(a) He is a rogue.
(b) He is has no manners.
(c) He is filthy.
(d) He frightens her.

15. Who are the gossips saying Strickland has fallen in love with?
(a) A French prostitute.
(b) A French dancer.
(c) An English writer.
(d) An English traveler.