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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. How does the person in #61 arrive at Penelope's house?
(a) Walks.
(b) Rides a bike.
(c) Drives a car.
(d) Takes a trolley.

2. With what organization does Penelope volunteer during the war?
(a) The Red Cross.
(b) Florence Nightingale Society.
(c) Women's Royal Naval Service.
(d) WAVES.

3. Who joins Olivia and the man in #17 in Ibiza?
(a) Amy.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Ava.
(d) Justine.

4. Who is the man that Olivia met on the 1979 trip?
(a) Edward Dyer.
(b) Cosmo Hamilton.
(c) James Hall.
(d) Seth Hudson.

5. How long has Cosmo been living in the villa?
(a) 19 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Olivia share with Noel?

2. What make of car does Penelope's father own which Ambrose is enamored with?

3. What is Sophie's advice to Penelope regarding Ambrose?

4. What does Nancy tell Olivia that their mother needs?

5. How valuable are Lawrence Stern's sketches?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Danus Muirfield?

2. How does Penelope meet Ambrose Keeling?

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

4. Why is Antonia's stay with Penelope mutually beneficial?

5. What is Noel's real purpose for visiting his mother's house?

6. How does the author use foreshadowing by introducing Antonia into Olivia and Penelope's lives?

7. Which sister--Olivia or Nancy--is the one who is able to get things accomplished?

8. Describe the pretentious lifestyle that Nancy and her husband have.

9. What is the tone of the relationship between Ambrose and Penelope?

10. What are some of the major differences between Olivia and Nancy?

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