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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Wilkins invite Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 11?
(a) To the library to show her her favorite novels.
(b) For some tea in a cafe.
(c) To the balcony to share a secret.
(d) On a walk to the village.

2. Who is Frederick?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband.
(b) Mrs. Fisher's husband.
(c) Mrs. Wilkins' husband.
(d) Lady Caroline's lover.

3. What is Mr. Wilkins' profession?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a businessman.

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

5. What does Mr. Briggs feel the need to confirm with Lady Caroline at the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Whether it would be alright for him to spend the night at the villa.
(b) Whether she is having a good time at the villa.
(c) Whether she is involved with anyone romantically.
(d) Whether she has everything she needs during her stay.

6. 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 help her avoid contact with the other ladies.
(c) He will report to her on the goings-ons back home.
(d) He will take her out on the town.

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

8. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot consider doing in Chapter 16?
(a) Starting a romance with Costanza.
(b) Returning home to England.
(c) Moving to Italy permanently.
(d) Writing to her husband and inviting him to the villa.

9. What does Rose resemble as she descends the stairs in Chapter 17?
(a) A Madonna.
(b) A sweet kitten.
(c) A glamorous movie star.
(d) A scared little girl.

10. How did Mrs. Arbuthnot feel in the afternoon in Chapter 20?
(a) Happy.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

11. What does Lady Caroline note about Mr. Briggs behavior towards her when they first meet?
(a) It is exactly the kind of attention she came to the villa to avoid.
(b) It is rather cute.
(c) She is disgusted with his overt affections towards her.
(d) She thinks he is making a fool of himself.

12. What does Mr. Briggs ask Lady Caroline when he follows her in Chapter 19?
(a) Whether she is involved with anyone at the moment.
(b) He asks her about her background.
(c) He wonders if they had met before.
(d) What part of the house she is staying in.

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

14. Who does Mellersh run into when he runs out of the bathroom soaking wet in Chapter 14?
(a) Mrs. Arbuthnot.
(b) Mrs. Wilkins.
(c) Lady Caroline.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

15. Where does Mrs. Arbuthnot go to wait for dinner in Chapter 20?
(a) Her bedroom.
(b) The diningroon.
(c) The library.
(d) The drawing room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Briggs telegram say in Chapter 17?

2. According to Mrs. Fisher's observations in Chapter 15, what has there been a lack of restraint with at the villa?

3. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot believe of Frederick's presence at the villa at the end of Chapter 20?

4. What does Mellersh always keep in mind in regards to the other women staying at the villa?

5. What question does Mr. Briggs ask Rose about the villa at the beginning of Chapter 18?

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