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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Laura disappointed?
(a) Richie does not appreciate that it is his father's birthday.
(b) The cake has risen too much.
(c) Richie does not like the cake.
(d) The cake does not measure up to her hopes for it.

2. Which character does Virginia wish to avoid?
(a) Leonard.
(b) Nelly.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Clarissa.

3. What breed of dog is mentioned in this chapter?
(a) Pug.
(b) Corgi.
(c) Old English sheepdog.
(d) Chow Chow.

4. How much of her book has Laura now read?
(a) All of it.
(b) More than a third of it.
(c) Half of it.
(d) Three quarters of it.

5. What factor turns Virginia into 'a fantastic figure'?
(a) The effect of the strong current as it carries her away.
(b) The interplay of light on seaweed and water.
(c) Her fur coat.
(d) The stripes of green-black weed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has attracted a small crowd?

2. To what is Laura's love for Richie compared?

3. When she was at school, Kitty was part of _________________________________.

4. Why has Kitty acted strangely and desperately?

5. What does Laura intend to do in the hotel room?

(see the answer key)

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