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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the doctor come to talk to Annabel rather than the police?
(a) The police would arrest her.
(b) The police would ask too many questions.
(c) The doctor will soften the news as a friend.
(d) The police don't have a case.

2. What does Annabel say when asked by the press about how Frederick died?
(a) He got dizzy.
(b) It was an accident.
(c) It was too dark to see.
(d) He fell.

3. What are the seven capital sins mentioned in "The Public Image?"
(a) Pride,covetousness,lust,anger,gluttony,envy,sloth.
(b) Pride,wlfulness,greed,wrath,jealousy,sloth,covetousness.
(c) Pride,greed,jealousy,wrath,lust,sloth,covetousness.
(d) Pride,gluttony,wrath,jealousy,lust,wilfullness,perjury.

4. How does Annabel act when she arrives in Italy?
(a) Annabel smiles constantly.
(b) Annabel is the tiger only in front of the camera.
(c) Annabel is full of life only when she acts.
(d) Annabel acts aloof and well bred.

5. What does a neighbor explain to Annabel about why her son came in late?
(a) He has too many girl friends.
(b) He always stays out late.
(c) He has been detained at his club.
(d) His job forces him to work late.

6. What does Annabel like about her husband's hair?
(a) It is very soft and straight.
(b) He has lots of it.
(c) His hair is slightly crinkly and is beginning to turn grey.
(d) His hair is thich and dark.

7. How does Annabel feel about the baby?
(a) Annabel doesn't have the patience to care for him day to day.
(b) Annabel loves talking baby talk to him.
(c) Annabel doesn't want to fuss over him.
(d) Annabel thinks the baby is the only reality of her life.

8. What are some of the views from Annabel's flat?
(a) The Basilica of St. Peters.
(b) The Spire of Notre Dame.
(c) The Dome of St.Peters and Castel Sant' Angelo.
(d) The top of the Tivoli Fountain.

9. How is the room in Annabel's flat arranged for her before the press conference?
(a) The red velvet chair is saved for her.
(b) The love seat is kept for her and the baby.
(c) The chair covered in woven gold fabric is saved for her.
(d) The chairs are arranged in long rows.

10. What is the name of Annabel's baby?
(a) Max.
(b) Carl.
(c) Theo.
(d) Frederick jr.

11. How does Annabel get everyone to leave the party?
(a) The glasses are hidden so that no one can drink.
(b) Maina comes to the flat with a note for Annabel.
(c) Billy comes in and pulls the plug on the record player and everyone leaves as the music stops.
(d) Frederick sends word that he isn't coming.

12. How does the doctor avoid crowds at the hospital morgue with Annabel?
(a) He arranges for a special time to view Frederick's body.
(b) He takes her in by a side door.
(c) He has Frederick's body removed to a secret room.
(d) He advises her to wear a scarf over her face.

13. Who writes the film in which Annabel is to star?
(a) Golly.
(b) Luigi.
(c) Billy.
(d) Frederick.

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

15. In Chapter II, where is the Director watching the shooting of "The House on the Piazza?"
(a) Travolta Fountain at the Piazza Delorosa.
(b) The Bernini Fountain in the Piazza Navona.
(c) Romani Fountain in the Piazza Del Mar.
(d) Milani Fountain in the Piazza Acuta.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the rest of the children behaving?

2. What bits of conversation does Frederick hear as he walks through the sets of the film studio?

3. A few months after Frederick's death, when Annabel reflects on what has happened, what does she think?

4. In Chapter III, what does Annabel know of Frederick's whereabouts?

5. Who does Annabel respond to Frederick's possible time of arrival to the party ?

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