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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot believe of Frederick's presence at the villa at the end of Chapter 20?
(a) She believes he has come to surprise her.
(b) She believes he has come in response to her invitation to join her.
(c) She believes he needed a break from work.
(d) She believes he has come to make sure there are no other men around her.

2. Who becomes more restless in Chapter 16?
(a) Mrs. Fisher.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins.
(c) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(d) Lady Caroline.

3. 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 so happy to see Mrs. Fisher happy.
(c) She is trying to make the depressed Mrs. Fisher feel better.
(d) She is simply greeting Mrs. Fisher.

4. Why does Mellersh exit the bathroom wearing only a towel in Chapter 14?
(a) Due to an explosion in the boiler.
(b) He can't find the soap.
(c) An important telegram arrives for him at the front door.
(d) He needs to talk to his wife urgently.

5. According to Mrs. Fisher, what are women not made for?
(a) Thinking.
(b) Listening.
(c) Lazying about.
(d) Directing.

6. How does Mr. Briggs behave in front of Lady Caroline when he first meets her?
(a) Physically awkward and silent.
(b) Overly attentive and appreciative.
(c) Uncaring and curt.
(d) Rather agressive.

7. Who leaves shortly after breakfast in Chapter 13?
(a) Lady Caroline.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins.
(c) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

8. Who is Rose?
(a) Lady Caroline.
(b) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(c) Mrs. Fisher.
(d) Mrs. Wilkins.

9. Why does Lady Caroline hurry into the villa at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) She wants to pack and leave Italy as soon as she can.
(b) She has received an important telegram.
(c) She has a confession to make.
(d) It is close to dinner time.

10. What reason does Lady Caroline give to Mrs. Fisher for why she wants to be left alone in Chapter 10?
(a) So that she can write a letter.
(b) So that she can meditate.
(c) So that she can have a nap.
(d) So that she can reach a "conclusion".

11. Who is Lotty?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins.
(c) Lady Caroline.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

12. What makes Lady Caroline glad about Ferdinand's presence in Chapter 19?
(a) He will provide a buffer between her and Mr. Briggs.
(b) He will take her out on the town.
(c) He will report to her on the goings-ons back home.
(d) He will help her avoid contact with the other ladies.

13. What does Lady Caroline blame Mr. Briggs for in Chapter 19?
(a) Following her to the villa.
(b) Ruining both her evening and her vacation.
(c) Being a superficial playboy.
(d) Upsetting the other ladies.

14. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider wearing in her hair in Chapter 20?
(a) A flower.
(b) A bonnet.
(c) A bow.
(d) A clip.

15. Where is Mrs. Wilkins returning from when she kisses Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18?
(a) The garden.
(b) The beach.
(c) A picnic.
(d) A trip to the grocer's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Caroline note about Mr. Briggs behavior towards her when they first meet?

2. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider doing in Chapter 16?

3. Who offers to pay for the first week of groceries for the group in Chapter 15?

4. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot react when she sees Frederick in Chapter 20?

5. What is Lady Caroline concerned about in Chapter 10?

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