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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. Of what do the comments of the doctor's child remind Annabel?
(a) How he always laughed at her acting.
(b) How he tried to ruin her career.
(c) How Frederick always questioned her sincerity.
(d) How his friends also laughed at her.

2. What person is frequently teased as being stupid?
(a) Billy.
(b) Luigi.
(c) Frederick.
(d) Annabel.

3. In Chapter III, what does Annabel know of Frederick's whereabouts?
(a) He has not moved in with Billy.
(b) She thinks he might still be living at the hotel.
(c) He is away somewhere and has not shown up for five days and nights.
(d) She thinks he is living with his mistress.

4. Who does Annabel consider phoning for help to get rid of the people at the party?
(a) Luigi.
(b) Billy's Eskimo friend.
(c) The Ketners.
(d) Her sister.

5. What does Annabel say to an interviewer about scarves?
(a) Annabel says that she likes pastel colored scarves.
(b) Annabel says that she has lost many friends.
(c) Annabel says that she prefers cotton scarves to any other kind.
(d) Annabel says her friends don't bring her scarves from theri holidays anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor's wife say about Annabel's wanting to speak to the press immediately?

2. What is the image Frederick Creates for himself?

3. Why has the doctor come to Annabel's flat?

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

5. Who does Annabel actually call for help at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. Frederick thought his wife was superficial. He wanted to know if when she was acting she ever felt the part from deeply inside. How did Annabel respond to that?

6. Frederick and Anabel had a secret life in their minds, a life unknown to one another. What was this secret life?

7. Annabel was reading her new script, "The Staircase" when the bell rang. She answered the door and saw friends of Billy, or people who seemed to be his friends and who said they were there for a house warming party at seven 0'clock, according to Frederick. What did Annabel do?

8. Frederick's longtime friend, Billy O'Brien, came in and out of their lives, usually needing a loan. How did Annabel ensure that Frederick would come to Rome with her?

9. 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?

10. When Frederick failed at acting, he turned to writing film scripts and had a number of small successes. What was the script that would bring fame to both of the Christophers?

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