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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Wilkins kiss Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?
(a) She is thankful to Mrs. Fisher for making everyone feel comfortable.
(b) She is trying to make the depressed Mrs. Fisher feel better.
(c) She is so happy to see Mrs. Fisher happy.
(d) She is simply greeting Mrs. Fisher.

2. How does Mr. Briggs surprise Rose as they drink tea in Chapter 18?
(a) By flattering the women in a most sincere manner.
(b) By bringing up a scholarly subject to discuss.
(c) By sipping his tea like a lady.
(d) By being able to make Mrs. Fisher laugh.

3. How did Lady Caroline and Mrs. Fisher come to arrive at the house at the same time?
(a) They tried to arrive before the other but ended up arriving at the same time.
(b) They decided to travel together so they could play cards on the train.
(c) They both came to Italy early to get the nicest rooms.
(d) They were previously acquainted and felt it proper to travel together.

4. According to Mrs. Fisher, what is Lady Caroline able to do with the servants?
(a) Pay them a daily wage.
(b) Hire them to work at her estate in England.
(c) Befriend them.
(d) Speak Italian in a way they can understand.

5. What did Lady Caroline and Mrs. Fisher feel they had the right to when they arrived at the house?
(a) To choose the menu.
(b) The first pick of reading materials.
(c) The use of the restrooms first.
(d) The best rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Fisher feel when she finds Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins in her sitting room area in Chapter 10?

2. Who is Frederick?

3. What do Rose and Mr. Briggs do at the end of Chapter 17?

4. Who becomes more restless in Chapter 16?

5. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot long to share with her husband in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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