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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Mary about the women of Venice?
(a) Their complacency
(b) Their commitment to the native culture of the area
(c) Their subtle feminist beliefs
(d) Their radical, organized form of feminism

2. Why doesn't Robert's mother leave a glass of water in his room at night?
(a) She is afraid he will spill it which will cause his father to punish him.
(b) His father forbids him to have water during the night.
(c) She knows he needs an excuse to call her into his room when he has a nightmare.
(d) She feels it is her duty to serve Robert.

3. What does Mary realize she has forgotten to do for her children?
(a) Give them money
(b) Call them
(c) Send them postcards
(d) Buy them presents

4. Why do Mary and Colin not leave the cafe after the waiter shakes his head at their order?
(a) They spot Robert and want to talk to him.
(b) They believe he may actually bring their drinks.
(c) They are too tired to walk.
(d) They intend to speak to the manager of the restaurant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mary and Colin both notice in a store window?

2. Where is Robert's wife originally from?

3. What sound awakens Mary and Colin each afternoon?

4. Which of the following best describes the ritual Mary and Colin both go through each evening before leaving for dinner?

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

(see the answer key)

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