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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Edith wish that she had not accepted Mr. Neville's invitation?
(a) Edith wanted to go home to David immediately.
(b) Edith was feeling seasick.
(c) Edith was feeling unsafe and distressed.
(d) Edith was wanting to write with her time.

2. Who does Edith feel treats her distantly during her last dinner?
(a) Iris.
(b) Mr. Neville.
(c) Monica.
(d) Jennifer.

3. Where does Edith visit to contemplate her wedding?
(a) Swimming pool.
(b) Library.
(c) Garden.
(d) Bedroom.

4. Who helps Edith assist the woman to the dining room?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Iris.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Monica.

5. How long ago did Mr. Neville's wife leave?
(a) Three years ago.
(b) Six months ago.
(c) One year ago.
(d) Two years ago.

6. Who does Edith see siting alone in the salon on the morning of her departure?
(a) Mme. de Bonnevil.
(b) Monica.
(c) Iris.
(d) Jennifer.

7. What does Mr. Neville propose to Edith?
(a) That they have a child together.
(b) Marriage.
(c) That Edith come and visit him.
(d) Publishing her next book.

8. What does Edith see Penelope and Geoffrey do while she is in the car?
(a) Edith sees Penelope and Geoffrey kissing.
(b) Penelope and Geoffrey go inside and get married.
(c) Penelope and Geoffrey run after the car.
(d) Penelope and Geoffrey's mouths drop open.

9. The night of Iris's birthday, Monica does what with her dinner?
(a) Spills it on Iris.
(b) Gives it to Mr. Neville.
(c) Feeds it to her dog.
(d) Monica drops it on the floor.

10. Why do all the guests take their coffee together in the salon?
(a) The guests do this every night.
(b) Iris is drunk and everyone wants to hear what she says next.
(c) The guests go to the salon to listen to the piano player.
(d) It would be improper to leave Iris alone after dinner on her birthday.

11. Where is Mr. Neville traveling to while staying at the hotel?
(a) Geneva.
(b) London.
(c) Greenwich.
(d) Marlborough.

12. What does Iris ask Edith to do once she has gotten to their room after the commotion?
(a) Call the manager of the hotel.
(b) Yell at the delivery boy.
(c) Get Iris some tea.
(d) Go and sit with Jennifer.

13. What does Mr. Neville have a collection of?
(a) Famille rose dishes.
(b) China dishes.
(c) Silver settings.
(d) Crystal vases.

14. How is Edith shown gratitude for the help that she provided getting to the dining room?
(a) A press on the hand.
(b) A thank you.
(c) A gift in front of her door in the morning.
(d) A large sum of money when checking out.

15. Why does Edith feel uneasy on the boat?
(a) Edith doesn't know how to swim.
(b) Edith is cut off from dry land.
(c) Edith is seasick.
(d) Edith worries about what will happen to David if she dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Edith's new house not have once she is married?

2. What does Edith do when she arrives at the registry?

3. What does Edith say that she could have spent the entire day doing instead of being on the boat?

4. What does Mr. Neville wish that Edith would get rid of?

5. What happened to Edith after recalling her failed marriage attempt?

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