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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot feel she will have to do with Mrs. Wilkins at the villa in Chapter 3?
(a) She will have to help Mrs. Wilkins restrain her enthusiasm.
(b) She will have to learn more about her.
(c) She will have to keep her busy.
(d) She will have to allow her her distance.

2. What does Mrs. Fisher tell Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot to do during the lunch course in Chapter 9?
(a) Tell her about their pasts.
(b) To pass her the pasta, parmesan and bread.
(c) To eat with their mouths closed.
(d) To go and talk to Lady Caroline.

3. What does Mrs. Fisher first ask Mrs. Wilkins to provide in Chapter 3?
(a) References.
(b) The number of the landlord.
(c) A photograph of the villa.
(d) The itinerary.

4. What does Lady Caroline believe of Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot when she first meets them?
(a) They are far too drab to interest her.
(b) They will soon become tiresome.
(c) They are sweet and innocent.
(d) They will teach her many things.

5. What do Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot advertise in The Times?
(a) A spare room at their homes in England.
(b) For other women to join them at the villa.
(c) A private driver who can drive them to the villa.
(d) A cook to accompany them to the villa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many replies do the women receive from their advertisement in Chapter 3?

2. What does Lady Caroline's grace, beauty and nature allow her to be?

3. What is the only word that the women can understand from the Italian man in Chapter 5?

4. Who are Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot surprised to see from their window in Chapter 6?

5. Who is Briggs?

(see the answer key)

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