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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. Who accompanies Penelope on a trip to Porthkerris?
(a) Antonia and Olivia.
(b) Antonia and Danus.
(c) Nancy and George.
(d) Noel and Danus.

2. Who does Penelope call about Lawrence's paintings?
(a) Philip Robertson.
(b) Edward Weston.
(c) George Danby.
(d) Roy Brookner.

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

4. What does Olivia throw into the fireplace?
(a) A map.
(b) A dried corsage.
(c) A newspaper clipping.
(d) A photo.

5. Who is Antonia in love with?
(a) George.
(b) Nick.
(c) Noel.
(d) Danus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Olivia tell the duo in #164 regarding the will?

2. Who will receive the Lawrence Stern sketches?

3. How is Sophie killed?

4. Who does Penelope write to regarding her travel plans?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Penelope's trip to Porthkerris provides closure to her life.

2. Where is the painting, The Shell Seekers, now hanging?

3. Why is Olivia's support critical to Antonia and Danus' future?

4. What are the circumstances of Sophie's death?

5. How does Richard stand in stark contrast to Ambrose?

6. How does Penelope meet Richard Lomax?

7. What does Penelope do when she learns from Mr. Brookner that the paintings have sold?

8. What impact does Sophie's death have on her family?

9. Describe Penelope's last few moments in her beloved garden.

10. Who is Roy Brookner?

(see the answer keys)

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