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

2. Penelope picks up cans of ____________ which have washed up on the shore at Porthkerris.
(a) coffee.
(b) tomatoes.
(c) peaches.
(d) green beans.

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

4. How does Penelope get the cans back to the house?
(a) She carries them in a big bag.
(b) A soldier drives them in a Jeep.
(c) She pulls them in a wagon.
(d) She drives a car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Penelope dreams that she will get a letter from Ambrose telling her that _______________________.

2. Why are Nancy and Noel mad at Penelope?

3. What does Penelope want more than anything at this point in her life?

4. What does Penelope feel for her first child?

5. Who joins Penelope at the location in #135?

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. Who is Roy Brookner?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Penelope have such a fitful night after her appointment in London?

10. Why does Penelope feel compelled to contact Boothby's without notifying her children?

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