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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what type of party has Fred accepted Vinnie's invitation?
(a) A disco party.
(b) A drinks party.
(c) A pajama party.
(d) A birthday party.

2. Which of the following descriptions would most English teachers, who have fallen in love with the Elizabethan or Edwardian periods, not use to describe the contemporary country?
(a) Cold.
(b) Homey.
(c) Unfriendly.
(d) Wet.

3. Who discusses with Fred not liking Mrs. Harris' dominant personality and suspicious behavior?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Rosemary.
(c) Edwin.
(d) Chuck.

4. For Chuck to visit his ancestral village, Vinnie advises him to travel by what?
(a) Plain.
(b) Rental car.
(c) Taxi.
(d) Train.

5. What phrase does not capture Fred's father's feelings toward Roo?
(a) He doesn't like her socially provocative photography.
(b) She is a wonderful horseback rider.
(c) She is good-looking.
(d) She is warm-hearted.

6. What type of sandwich does Vinnie have in her bag in Chapter 1?
(a) Tuna.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Salami.
(d) Ham.

7. What character from Roo's childhood fantasy did Fred resemble?
(a) The perfect model.
(b) A prince.
(c) Her father.
(d) A British king.

8. What emotion causes Fido to manifest?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Joy.
(d) Self-pity.

9. What about Chuck awakens Fido from hibernation?
(a) His smell.
(b) His health.
(c) His attire.
(d) His whininess.

10. According to Chuck, the Tower of London is just an abandoned what?
(a) School.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Museum.
(d) Prison.

11. Which term does not describe Edwin?
(a) Writer.
(b) Formidable critic.
(c) Well groomed.
(d) Children's book editor.

12. What term best describes Fred's marriage?
(a) Engaged.
(b) Divorced.
(c) Widower.
(d) Trial separation.

13. Who thinks Fred getting involved with Rosemary is a mistake?
(a) Mrs. Harris.
(b) Roo.
(c) The Vogelers.
(d) Vinnie.

14. Where does Rosemary confront Fred about being uncomfortable?
(a) In Fred's car.
(b) In the taxi.
(c) Waiting for a train.
(d) On the bus.

15. Roo chose the name March to honor the heroine from which story?
(a) To Have and Have Not.
(b) Gone with the Wind.
(c) Little Women.
(d) To Kill a Mockingbird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vinnie contemplate on her bus ride home from Fortnum & Mason's in Chapter 3?

2. From where does Fred think he can learn the most about British theater?

3. What do the Vogelers feel destroyed Britain?

4. Who calls Vinnie late at night at the end of Chapter 5?

5. Who is delighted by Oswald's dousing at the party in Chapter 6?

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