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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 valuable are Lawrence Stern's sketches?
(a) They are moderately valuable.
(b) They are very valuable.
(c) They are has-beens.
(d) They are yard sale treasures.

2. What make of car does Penelope's father own which Ambrose is enamored with?
(a) Rolls Royce.
(b) Ferrari.
(c) Bentley.
(d) Jaguar.

3. What does Nancy tell Olivia that their mother needs?
(a) Physical therapy.
(b) A vacation.
(c) A smaller house.
(d) Full-time help.

4. Who is Nancy's husband?
(a) James.
(b) Philip.
(c) Seth.
(d) George.

5. What news does Olivia share with Noel?
(a) Nancy is divorcing George.
(b) She is moving to New York.
(c) Penelope has a brain tumor.
(d) Cosmo is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the man in #25 intend to visit his mother soon?

2. Why is Penelope depressed with her volunteer duties?

3. What is the name of the person in #61?

4. Who tells Penelope about the atrocities happening to Jews in Germany?

5. To what group is Penelope assigned as a volunteer during the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Nancy's relationship with Penelope?

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

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

6. How does Penelope meet Ambrose Keeling?

7. Who is Danus Muirfield?

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

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

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

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