This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Beginnings: Merrily and the Perambulator and Dr. and Mrs. Maudsley.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In their first interview, Winter reveals to Margaret a painful bit of her history earlier than she wanted to.
(a) She had eloped with a disreputable man; he left her after only seven months of marriage.
(b) Her father was mentally ill and commited suicide.
(c) She had a child out of wedlock who died at age three.
(d) At age 16, she experienced a massive fire.

2. What news does Vida Winter's doctor give to Margaret?
(a) He tells her that Vida WInter has no more than one week to live.
(b) He tells her Vida Winter is terminally ill.
(c) He advises her to go behind WInter's back and contact her twin.
(d) He tells Margaret that it would be wise to begin wearing gloves and a mask when she is near Winters.

3. What is the first question Margaret asks Vida WInter?
(a) What happened to the (missing) thirteenth story in her first book.
(b) Whether Winter is terminally ill and fears death will end her life soon.
(c) An explanation about the rumor that her house is haunted.
(d) Her real name.

4. Vida Winter learned most of the family history by listening to whose stories?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) The Missus, who was the main kitchen servant.
(c) Her uncle, who wrote down the history.
(d) The stable boy who was like her old brother.

5. Winter's frankness and honesty create a strong first reaction in Margaret. Early in their first conversation, Margaret:
(a) Is shocked by the sordid details of Winter's immoral past.
(b) Begins crying with strong sadness at the first story she is told.
(c) Rises from her chair, and nearly exits the room.
(d) Becomes angry at the way Winter treats her housekeeper, Judith.