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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edith says, "While people expect writers to entertain them ..." how does she finish the sentence?
(a) "No one ever thinks to entertain writers."
(b) "Writers expect people to entertain them."
(c) "Writers fail often."
(d) "People are often disappointed."

2. What is Iris's dinner table covered in on her birthday?
(a) Cards.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Money.
(d) Confetti.

3. What does Edith do when she arrives at the registry?
(a) Edith jumps from the car before it has had a chance to stop.
(b) Edith asks the driver to please continue on becasue she has changed her mind.
(c) Edith runs into Geoffrey's arms.
(d) Edith starts to cry from happiness.

4. Which category does Edith say that she belongs to?
(a) Wise.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Naive.
(d) Boring.

5. Who turned down many offers of marriage because her mother didn't approve of the man?
(a) Edith.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Iris.
(d) Monica.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago did Mr. Neville's wife leave?

2. Why is Mr. Neville staying at the hotel?

3. What does Mr. Neville have a collection of?

4. Who does Iris blame for the commotion?

5. What is Mr. Neville's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Edith say about categories that writers are put in?

2. How did Geoffrey court Edith?

3. What does Edith say the man will have to be like for Jennifer to marry him?

4. List all of the descriptive words that are used to describe Edith on the boat.

5. When Edith asks Mr. Neville if he loves her, what is his response?

6. What did Mr. Neville say about Edith's life in London?

7. Why does Edith not marry Mr. Neville and what are her new plans?

8. What does Monica say about her mother?

9. What does Edith tell David in her letter to him in Chapter 12?

10. What is all of the commotion in the Pusey's room?

(see the answer keys)

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