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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Unbearable Bassingtons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to "The victim of war," what kind of hen produces a square egg?
(a) A Golden Comet.
(b) A Houdan.
(c) A Rhode Island Red
(d) A Sussex.

2. Why is Lena concerned about her husband's plans for Easter?
(a) The city is in a battle.
(b) She had a bad experience there.
(c) Too expensive.
(d) The inhabitants do not like foreigners.

3. When, according to Reginald in "Reginald on the Academy", does one go to Heaven prematurely?
(a) When the book has not been signed.
(b) When one has not yet become a man.
(c) When one fails to escape.
(d) When the Sargent has not painted you yet.

4. What has disappeared from the Louvre?
(a) A crown.
(b) A sculpture.
(c) A jewel.
(d) A picture.

5. What happened that stopped the egg-seller from being able to get rich off of square eggs?
(a) His hens all died.
(b) War broke out.
(c) His aunt killed all of the hens.
(d) He became known as a fraud.

Short Answer Questions

1. In England, what kind of dog does Olga believe to be "chic"?

2. What color does the Queen of Spain detest?

3. Where does Arlington Stringham tell his joke?

4. What happens to the Governess before she could enact her wishes upon Amalie? ("The Wolves of Cernogratz")

5. What did the Baroness say that she is going to do to Amalie after the new year festivities have ended?

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