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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six and Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Mary try to save Matthew?
(a) His depression.
(b) The creditors.
(c) His drinking.
(d) His protective mother.

2. What do Mary and Rowley do when a car comes towards them?
(a) Jump in the car and keep driving to find another place.
(b) Push Karl's body down the hill instead of carrying it.
(c) Hide in the bushes with Karl's body.
(d) Pretend to be locked in a passionate embrace.

3. How long has Mary known Edgar?
(a) Since she was a youth.
(b) Since she was an infant.
(c) Two years.
(d) She hasn't met him yet.

4. What is Karl doing after Mary and he have sex?
(a) Playing his violin.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Sitting at Mary's feet smoking a cigarette.
(d) Chopping wood for Mary.

5. What is the explanation Rowley offers for Karl killing himself?
(a) Karl was planning to anyway and just found it an opportune moment.
(b) Karl was insane.
(c) Karl didn't think the gun was loaded.
(d) Karl's life was devoid of beauty and hope and Mary had offered that and then told him the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rowley find in her purse?

2. What makes it easier to hide Karl's death?

3. What does Karl point out to Mary as they are driving to her villa?

4. Of what is Rowley concerned?

5. At what has Edgar proven himself?

(see the answer key)

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