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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Edith feel envy towards Jennifer and Iris Pusey?
(a) She is jealous of their money.
(b) She is jealous of their close relationship.
(c) She is jealous of their clothes.
(d) She is jealous of their car.

2. Which guest approaches Edith at her first dinner and asks her to join them for coffee?
(a) The thin woman.
(b) Jennifer Pusey.
(c) Iris Pusey.
(d) Mme. de Bonneuil.

3. When Edith sees the mother and daughter in the dining room, what does she comment to herself?
(a) That they look very unhappy together.
(b) That the daughter bears a strong resemblance to her mother.
(c) That the mother must be sick and the daughter is taking care of her.
(d) That the daughter must be sick and the mother is taking care of her.

4. When Edith sees a tall and slender woman at the beginning of the story she assumes that she must be a what?
(a) A basketball player.
(b) A volleyball player.
(c) Dancer.
(d) A model.

5. When Edith dresses and goes downstairs for dinner for the first time, who is giving off the rosy scent in the air?
(a) The thin woman that doesn't eat.
(b) Iris and Jennifer Pusey.
(c) Her neighbor.
(d) Mme. de Bonneuil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Edith feel that most of the women staying at the Hotel du Lac compare to?

2. What was the reason stated for asking Edith to join them for coffee?

3. What type of book did Edith reference when choosing which animals to use in her comparisons?

4. Why does Edith close her eyes once seated at the dinner table for the first time?

5. Edith Hope is what kind of writer?

(see the answer key)

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