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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 Lawrence cheer up Sophie?
(a) Sends her on a trip back to London.
(b) Takes her dancing.
(c) Buys her a new wardrobe.
(d) Brings her roses.

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

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

4. What is the timing of this chapter?
(a) Summer of 1943.
(b) Autumn of 1967.
(c) Christmas of 1945.
(d) Spring of 1933.

5. Where does Penelope go first thing this morning?
(a) The telegraph office.
(b) A cafe.
(c) The art museum.
(d) The train station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hotel where Penelope stays while in Porthkerris?

2. What do Richard and Lawrence do after dinner?

3. What is the profession of the man in #105?

4. Who accompanies Penelope on a trip to Porthkerris?

5. What painting does Penelope donate to an art museum in Porthkarris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Penelope's dismal existence during the Summer of 1943.

2. Describe the encounter between Noel and Penelope upon Penelope's return from Porthkerris.

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

4. What does Penelope do on her last day in Porthkerris?

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

6. Under what circumstances does Doris become a permanent resident in the Stern household?

7. How does Penelope meet Richard Lomax?

8. How does Olivia manage to silence Noel and Nancy's protests about Penelope's will?

9. Why is Penelope disappointed in her children?

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

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