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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nancy's demeanor when Penelope calls her from Porthkarris?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Serene.
(c) Happy.
(d) Surprised.

2. What does Penelope feel for her first child?
(a) She is amused by her.
(b) She is crazy about her.
(c) She is scared of her.
(d) She feels no love for her.

3. What advice does Penelope give Antonia regarding Danus?
(a) Be cautious before getting married.
(b) Be brave to face whatever comes.
(c) End the relationship now.
(d) Marry him as soon as possible.

4. What sound does Penelope hear right before she dies?
(a) A dog barking.
(b) A ringing bell.
(c) A Christmas choir.
(d) A man's footsteps.

5. Who joins Penelope at the location in #135?
(a) Noel.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Danus.

6. What are Danus' intentions toward Antonia?
(a) He is going to break up with her.
(b) He is falling in love with her.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) He likes her as a friend.

7. What secret does Antonia reveal to Penelope?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is breaking up with Danus.
(c) She is returning to Spain.
(d) She loves Danus.

8. What is the timing of this chapter?
(a) Spring of 1933.
(b) Christmas of 1945.
(c) Autumn of 1967.
(d) Summer of 1943.

9. What does Olivia tell the duo in #164 regarding the will?
(a) They must accept the verdict.
(b) They should consider themselves lucky.
(c) They can contest it.
(d) She says nothing to them.

10. Who is the executor of Penelope's estate?
(a) Philip MaGuire.
(b) James Sloane.
(c) Edward Parsnell.
(d) Charles Enderby.

11. What do Richard and Lawrence do after dinner?
(a) Play chess.
(b) Play backgammon.
(c) Smoke cigars.
(d) Drink brandy.

12. Where does Penelope invite Nancy to go with her?
(a) Glasgow.
(b) Paris.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Porthkerris.

13. What gift does Penelope give to Antonia?
(a) Painting.
(b) Car.
(c) Pearl earrings.
(d) Tennis bracelet.

14. Where does Penelope say goodbye to Danus?
(a) The hotel.
(b) The airport.
(c) The train station.
(d) The art museum.

15. Who informs Olivia that Penelope has died?
(a) Mr. Evermore.
(b) Mrs. Plackett.
(c) Mrs. Snopes.
(d) Miss Granger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Penelope leave to each of her children in her will?

2. Why does Mr. Brookner call Penelope in Chapter 12?

3. With what firm is the person in #105 associated?

4. Why are Nancy and Noel mad at Penelope?

5. Who arranges Penelope's funeral?

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