2. Why does Noel get up early while visiting his mother?
(a) He wants to search for paintings.
(b) He wants to take her to brunch.
(c) He wants to help her garden.
(d) He wants to take her to church.

3. What is the profession of the man in #105?
(a) Art dealer.
(b) Florist.
(c) Interior designer.
(d) Antiques dealer.

4. What do Penelope and Richard plan to do after the war is over?
(a) Get married.
(b) Take art lessons.
(c) Open a business.
(d) Move to New York.

5. What does Penelope realize about her relationship with Ambrose almost from the beginning?
(a) It has potential.
(b) It is the best thing that ever happened to her.
(c) It is a total mistake.
(d) It will take awhile to develop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Sophie killed?

2. Why are Nancy and Noel mad at Penelope?

3. Who informs Olivia that Penelope has died?

4. What is notable about this day for Penelope?

5. Where does Penelope say goodbye to Danus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Penelope disappointed in her children?

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

3. Why does Danus feel that he must have his medical exams at this point in his life?

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

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

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

7. How does Penelope meet Richard Lomax?

8. What are the unhappy implications of Penelope's marriage to Ambrose?

9. Why is the relationship between Nancy and Penelope so difficult?

10. What is the nature of the letter Olivia finds in her mother's room and what does Olivia do with it?

(see the answer keys)

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