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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Brookner call Penelope in Chapter 12?
(a) To tell her that the paintings have sold.
(b) To tell her that the paintings have been damaged.
(c) To tell her that the paintings have been stolen.
(d) To tell her that the paintings have not sold.

2. Who greets Penelope and Antonia when they return from Porthkerris?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Noel.
(c) George.
(d) Olivia.

3. What is the hotel where Penelope stays while in Porthkerris?
(a) Sandpiper.
(b) The Sands.
(c) Beaches.
(d) Dover Inn.

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

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

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

7. Why is Noel in a bad mood at his mother's house?
(a) He learns that he is cut out of the will.
(b) He cannot find any paintings.
(c) He has the flu.
(d) He just broke up with his girlfriend.

8. About what do Nancy and Noel confront Penelope during the weekend?
(a) Her housekeeper.
(b) Her will.
(c) The paintings.
(d) Her driving.

9. Where is Penelope staying while Ambrose is at war?
(a) Meadowdale.
(b) Greystone Gables.
(c) Bristol Estates.
(d) Carn Cottage.

10. With what firm is the person in #105 associated?
(a) Reginald's.
(b) Boothby's
(c) Sotheby's.
(d) Sloane's.

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

12. What does Lawrence notice about Sophie?
(a) The war is taking its toll on her.
(b) She is looking radiant.
(c) She has never been happier.
(d) She is gaining weight.

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

14. Where does Antonia accompany Penelope to her appointment?
(a) Bristol.
(b) London.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Porthkerris.

15. What does Sophie feel about life in Porthkerris?
(a) It is stimulating.
(b) It is boring.
(c) It is invigorating.
(d) It is cultural.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Danus want to have some medical tests done?

2. Penelope made adjustments to ________________ the day before she died.

3. What is the result of Danus' medical tests?

4. Who does Penelope call about Lawrence's paintings?

5. In what town is the home in #85 located?

(see the answer keys)

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