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

2. What is Margaret's opinion about Vida Winter's writing?
(a) She loves it, and spends days doing nothing else but reading Winter's books.
(b) She is frustrated by the happy endings and predictable plots.
(c) She likes the writing, but has no interest in meeting WInter.
(d) She is surprised that Winter seems to have stolen one on Margaret's stories.

3. When Ms. Winter is in pain, what is the metaphor she uses to describe this pain?
(a) A storm with brutal winds.
(b) A curtain that suffocates her.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A tiger.

4. When Isabelle returns after being away for several months, she comes back with what or whom?
(a) An emerald ring that her father suspected was stolen.
(b) Two packages, which are two babies.
(c) A handsome husband.
(d) Her father's money from a bank in London.

5. In literature, what are examples of the "Rule of Three" which Vida Winter cites?
(a) Three of the trinity, three of Satan.
(b) Three drunken sailors, three Christmas hens.
(c) Fisherman's three wishes, three Billy Goats Gruff.
(d) Three sides of a golden triangle, three crowns on three kings.