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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 is the name of the person in #61?
(a) Cecile Waterton.
(b) Danus Muirfield.
(c) Daphne Morrison.
(d) Philip MaGuire.

2. Which of the following does the man in #25 NOT have?
(a) Expensive wardrobe.
(b) Prestigious job.
(c) Cramped apartment.
(d) Late model car.

3. Where are the man in #25 and his girlfriend going to get away?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) A friend's house.
(c) Spain.
(d) Briston.

4. Who is Penelope expecting after she awakens this morning?
(a) Minister.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Caterer.
(d) New gardener.

5. Whose visit to the villa upsets Olivia's view of Cosmo?
(a) Her brother.
(b) The police chief.
(c) His wife.
(d) The landlord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of car does the man in #25 drive?

2. Who is Nancy's husband?

3. Why is Penelope depressed with her volunteer duties?

4. How does the person in #61 arrive at Penelope's house?

5. Nancy reads an article about a painting created by ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show the respectful relationship between Olivia and Penelope?

2. How is Noel like his sister, Nancy?

3. What is life like for Penelope's daughter, Nancy?

4. What importance do Noel and Nancy place on the Lawrence Stern paintings?

5. What is the nature of Antonia's phone call to Olivia and how does it change Olivia's plans with Hank?

6. How important is independence in Olivia's life?

7. What is the story of Penelope's parents' relationship?

8. What is Ambrose's real interest in Penelope?

9. What is the irony of Olivia's life as opposed to those of her brother and sister?

10. How does the author reveal which one of Penelope's children is closest to her?

(see the answer keys)

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