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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lady Caroline sneak out of the villa in Chapter 19?
(a) To return to England.
(b) To enjoy the Italian nightlife.
(c) To meet her lover.
(d) To avoid Mr. Briggs.

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

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

5. Why doesn't Lady Caroline want Mr. Wilkins to come stay at the villa?
(a) Because she fears he will want her like all other men seem to.
(b) Because she fears Mrs. Wilkins' behavior will change if he comes.
(c) Because she has heard that he is a crude and insufferable man.
(d) Because the villa is already too crowded.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Rose regret writing to her husband in Chapter 17?

3. Where does Lady Caroline leave Ferdinand to wait for her return in Chapter 20?

4. What is Mrs. Fisher confused to discover in Chapter 13?

5. What does Rose wait for after writing to her husband in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Briggs insist on talking to Lady Caroline and how does he react when she finally appears?

2. Who is Ferdinand Arundel?

3. Why does Lady Caroline escape to the garden in Chapter 19?

4. What do the women talk about at the dinner table in Chapter 12?

5. Why is Lady Caroline displeased with Mrs. Fisher at the beginning of Chapter 10?

6. What bothers Mrs. Arbuthnot, Mrs. Fisher and Lady Caroline in Chapter 13?

7. How does Mr. Briggs behave around Lady Caroline in Chapter 19? How do the others react to his behavior?

8. What do Lady Caroline, Mellersh and Mrs. Fisher decide about the food bill in Chapter 15?

9. How do Mr. Briggs and Mrs. Arbuthnot react to one another when Mr.Briggs arrives at the villa?

10. What embarrassing mishap happens to Mellersh in Chapter 14?

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