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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary awaken with a shout early one morning?
(a) She realizes she no longer loves Colin.
(b) She remembers a traumatic event.
(c) She has a horrific nightmare.
(d) She realizes what has been bothering her.

2. How quickly do Robert, Mary and Colin drink their first bottle of wine?
(a) Over the course of an hour
(b) In twenty minutes
(c) In ten minutes
(d) In thirty minutes

3. What does the "apelike" teenage boy spend his time doing while at the beach?
(a) Trying to impress a girl in a somewhat aggressive manner
(b) Trying to impress Mary
(c) Trying to impress a girl by being kind and gentlemanly
(d) Cajole the other boys into fighting with him

4. How do people react to the elderly women selling trinkets outside of the hospital?
(a) They ignore them.
(b) They offer them money.
(c) They yell at them.
(d) They patronize their businesses.

5. In Robert's opinion, what about the English language makes it beautiful?
(a) It is full of misunderstandings.
(b) It is easy to learn.
(c) It sounds like singing.
(d) It has many unique words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Robert's father hold in London?

2. What is Robert's opinion of Italian feminists?

3. What does Caroline implore Colin to do when he and Mary prepare to leave her home?

4. What does Mary realize that frightens her?

5. Why do Mary and Colin "sicken" when they use the word "relationship"?

(see the answer key)

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