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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Annabel's thoughts while making her movies in Rome?
(a) Annabel never wants to have an affair with Luigi.
(b) Annabel wants to win an award before she and Frederick part.
(c) Annabel is jealous of Frederick's mistress.
(d) Annabel thinks Frederick is having an affair but she doesn't care.

2. What irritates Frederick about Annabel's acting style?
(a) Annabel is superficial.
(b) Annabel forgets her lines.
(c) Annabel doesn't always listen to the director.
(d) Annabel needs better diction.

3. How do some critics describe "The House on the Piazza?"
(a) A tour de force.
(b) Sparkling.
(c) Lifeless.
(d) Memorable.

4. Who opens Annabel's door and walks in without ringing the bell?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) A curious neighbor.
(c) Billy.
(d) The housemaid.

5. How does Frederick deal with Annabel's growing success?
(a) Frederick tries to find additional parts for her so that she will make more money
(b) Frederick refuses to see any of her movies.
(c) Frederick takes roles offered in plays byStrindberg,Ibsen, Marlow and Chekhov
(d) Frederick stays home all day and read all the books he had always wanted to.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frederick react when Annabel decides they should have a baby?

2. Who is the first character we meet as the book begins?

3. How does Annabel manage to buy a flat in Italy at a good price?

4. What does Luigi's Press Secretary do to publicize Annabel?

5. What does Annabel like about her husband's hair?

(see the answer key)

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