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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is the Chase family house named?
(a) A manor found in Frances Hodgson Burnett's writing.
(b) A castle found in T.H. White's writing.
(c) A city in the Bible.
(d) An island found in Tennyson's writing.

2. In the man's story, how is the value of carpet determined?
(a) By how much gold thread it contains.
(b) By how popular the artist is who designed it.
(c) By how many skeins of thread are used to make it.
(d) By how many children have gone blind to make it.

3. At the lover's first picnic, what are they eating?
(a) Watermelon.
(b) Hard-boiled eggs.
(c) Turkey sandwiches.
(d) Potato Salad.

4. What does Laura do that always gets her into trouble?
(a) Thinks rules are open to interpretation.
(b) Steals her sister's things.
(c) Interprets everything literally.
(d) Has inappropriate outbursts.

5. How does Iris and Laura's mother die?
(a) Complications of childbirth.
(b) An unknown form of cancer, most likely uterine.
(c) Drowns.
(d) Catches a mysterious ailment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after which war did Laura die?

2. What is the name of the planet on which the man's story takes place?

3. What are the aristocrats called in the man's story?

4. Which character is reputed to have authored 'The Blind Assassin'?

5. Who hosts a reception for Iris?

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