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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot when they enter the dining room in Chapter 7?
(a) Mrs. Fisher is already there.
(b) There is a feast awaiting them.
(c) The room is without a table.
(d) Their breakfast has not been served.

2. Why does Mrs. Wilkins' husband decide that he wants to take her to Italy in Chapter 4?
(a) Because Italy is his favorite place in Europe to visit.
(b) Because he knows Mrs. Wilkins is angry at him.
(c) Because she worked so hard at pleasing him before she left England.
(d) Because he received a bonus at work.

3. Why does Lady Caroline decide to act cool, distant and commanding during her stay at the house?
(a) To appear impressive.
(b) To manipulate the women into getting what she wants.
(c) To avoid the other women.
(d) To try and keep her real identity a secret.

4. For what did Mrs. Arbuthnot marry?
(a) Love.
(b) Obligation.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Money.

5. When Mrs. Wilkins awakes in Chapter 6, which of the following does she not take pleasure in?
(a) The smell of the linens.
(b) Being alone in bed.
(c) The prettiness of her room.
(d) The thought of being away from her husband for an entire month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Briggs?

2. Where is Mrs. Wilkins at the beginning of the novel?

3. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot fail at in Chapter 7?

4. Which of the following does Lady Caroline NOT think of at the end of Chapter 8?

5. How does Mellersh appear at lunch and dinner in Chapter 15?

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