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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Annabel say when she arrives at her flat door after she learns about Frederick's suicide?
(a) She tells the reporters to leave.
(b) She tells her neighbors to leave their children at home.
(c) She tells the doctor she doesn't want any sedatives yet.
(d) She wants her neighbors to come inside with her.

2. How does Annabel respond to Giorgio?
(a) She talks about Frederick.
(b) Her eyes fill with tears.
(c) She hands him the baby to hold.
(d) She begins to sob out loud.

3. Why has the doctor come to Annabel's flat?
(a) To explain why he hasn't come to help her earlier.
(b) To tell Annabel that no one can find Frederick.
(c) To tell Annabel that her husband is dead.
(d) To see if Annabel called earlier about the baby.

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

5. What is the hair color of Annabel's new found friend,Golly?
(a) Grey-tinted.
(b) Platinum blonde.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Auburn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Frederick?

2. Why does the doctor come to talk to Annabel rather than the police?

3. When Giorgio is sent out again, what is he to bring back just for Annabel?

4. Where is Annabel's baby and what is it doing right after she moves into her new flat?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter II, we learn that "The House on the Piazza" was the film that established Annabel's reputation. However, the film itself did not draw crowds and was considered lifeless. How did Frederick view the film?

2. Annabel had a brief affair with an American drama student who was playing a small part in one of her films. How did this affect her marriage?

3. When Billy showed up unexpectedly at the party that Annabel had known nothing about, who did he bring with him?

4. Annabel was now the principal wage earner. Frederick's intellectual aspect and dignity were possible because of what Annabel earned. How did Frederick feel about this?

5. The press entered the room in a rush and surged towards Annabel in Chapter 4. She sat among her neighbors who conveyed their sense of empathy and deep feeling for her loss, as Annabel blinked away her tears and looked warmly down at her baby. How did the press approach her? Was this an event staged by Annabel to control the damage Frederick had wrought?

6. Frederick was attracted to Francesca, Luigi's press secretary, but even though she shared the attraction, she was more concerned about her job. How did she continue to promote Annabel as part of a couple?

7. After everyone left the party, the flat was in a terrible mess, and Billy asked Annabel if he wanted him to come around in the morning to help her and Frederick clean up the mess. Did that mean that Billy didn't know anything of Frederick's whereabouts?

8. Despite Annabel's few unsuccessful calls to some friends, Billy was the one who got did get everyone to leave Annabel's flat and end the out of control party. What did Billy say to Annabel about Frederick not showing up at the party and how did he help Annabel?

9. Dr.Tommassi's child is very rude and not tactful. She makes some mean and penetrating comments. How does Annabel react?

10. Annabel made a second film and then she was to make a next film. Rumors were that Frederick was to play a leading role. What actually happened to Frederick?

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