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

2. What is the result of Danus' medical tests?
(a) He does not have epilepsy.
(b) He has Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
(c) He has Cancer.
(d) He has Diabetes.

3. Why does Mr. Brookner call Penelope in Chapter 12?
(a) To tell her that the paintings have sold.
(b) To tell her that the paintings have been damaged.
(c) To tell her that the paintings have not sold.
(d) To tell her that the paintings have been stolen.

4. Who greets Penelope and Antonia when they return from Porthkerris?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Olivia.
(c) George.
(d) Noel.

5. Why is Noel in a bad mood at his mother's house?
(a) He cannot find any paintings.
(b) He just broke up with his girlfriend.
(c) He has the flu.
(d) He learns that he is cut out of the will.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Penelope have trouble sleeping this night?

2. What does Olivia find in her mother's room?

3. Who else is killed along with Sophie?

4. Why has Danus never told his parents about his disease?

5. What is the timing of this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Roy Brookner?

5. How does Penelope meet Richard Lomax?

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

7. What reason does Danus give Penelope for why he is returning to Edinburgh?

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

9. How does the relationship between Antonia and Danus mirror that of Penelope and Richard's?

10. Why does Penelope's dream of marrying Richard not come true?

(see the answer keys)

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