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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Margot tell Postiglione came up with the drying process?
(a) A taxi driver.
(b) Professor Chapin.
(c) Herself.
(d) No one; they have not yet solved the problem.

2. What does Margot think of the next morning as she is walking?
(a) The convent where she almost becomes a nun.
(b) The young man on the train.
(c) The stranger who offers to buy her a drink.
(d) Her mother and her walking in the same area when Margot is younger.

3. Why does Margot almost miss the train as it is leaving a scheduled stop?
(a) She disembarks to purchase souvenirs.
(b) She is detained by a policeman.
(c) She is detained by her former college acquaintance.
(d) She disembarks to purchase food.

4. Whose actions are not as impressive as his talk?
(a) Margot's.
(b) Professor Chapin.
(c) Margeaux.
(d) Sister Margaret.

5. What invitation does Margot decline?
(a) An invitation to have a drink at a nearby bar.
(b) An invitation to see the Coliseum the next day.
(c) An invitation to stay at a stranger's home.
(d) An offer of a room upgrade for more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Margot manage to get back on the train?

2. On what day does Professor Chapin leave Margot stranded?

3. What poem does Margot remember as she realizes she has been left stranded?

4. Who is Margeaux?

5. What changed Margot's life shortly after going to Villa I Tatti?

(see the answer key)

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