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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Robert do that made his sisters hate him?
(a) He betrayed their trust to their father.
(b) He refused to put on makeup and his mother's clothes.
(c) He beat them with a leather belt.
(d) He was the only boy in the family.

2. What does Mary note about the water in Venice?
(a) It is plentiful.
(b) It tastes like fish.
(c) It is badly polluted.
(d) It is exceptionally fresh and clean.

3. How does Colin respond to Robert's stories about his family and his wife?
(a) He asks many probing questions.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He ignores Robert.
(d) He is touched by Robert's kindness.

4. How does Mary initially react to Robert?
(a) With hostility
(b) Enthusiastically
(c) With relief
(d) Cruelly

5. What do Mary and Colin notice about Robert's appearance once they have been in the bar for some time?
(a) He looks younger than he did in the street.
(b) He looks like Colin.
(c) He looks older than he did in the street.
(d) He looks very effeminate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Robert's sisters attempt to embarrass him in front of Caroline?

2. How does Robert react when Mary asks him how he met his wife?

3. Which of the following is NOT a unique characteristic of the bar Robert takes Mary and Colin to?

4. Where does Robert sleep when his father is away?

5. Where is Robert's wife originally from?

(see the answer key)

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