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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which particular person does Laura contrast her own life?
(a) Clarissa.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Barbara.

2. Why was Oliver dropped from his leading role in a thriller?
(a) Because he wanted to rewrite his part.
(b) Because he argued with the director.
(c) Because he 'came out' as gay.
(d) Because he asked for double the money.

3. Why does Laura tell Richie he is a smart boy?
(a) He can fetch things from the cupboard.
(b) He can sift flour.
(c) He can count to four.
(d) He can count to twenty.

4. What does Laura tell Richie she will do today?
(a) Make Dan the best-ever birthday cake.
(b) Make sure the white roses are looked after.
(c) Water the garden.
(d) Let Richie help with baking a cake.

5. What is it that Clarissa suddenly doesn't have any more?
(a) Her flowers.
(b) Her will to live.
(c) Her desire to visit Richard.
(d) Her grey alpaca jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a good house speak of?

2. What does Laura seem to have learned through her time in the kitchen with Richie?

3. What is little Richie's response to his mother's return?

4. Why did Barbara come to New York?

5. In what way does Virginia see Clarissa coming to her senses.

(see the answer key)

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