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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Noel tells his mother that he wants to look for ________________ so he can look for sketches.
(a) his old comic books.
(b) his old squash racket.
(c) his old school uniform.
(d) his baby pictures.

2. What is Olivia's job at the magazine?
(a) Advertising Director.
(b) Editor-in-Chief.
(c) Managing Editor.
(d) Editorial Director.

3. For how long are the man in #25 and his girlfriend going away in Chapter 4?
(a) A weekend.
(b) A month.
(c) A week.
(d) A year.

4. What does the girlfriend find in the pocket of the coat?
(a) Money.
(b) A letter.
(c) A watch.
(d) A ticket stub.

5. What is Nancy's husband's demeanor toward her?
(a) He is distant.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He is friendly.
(d) He is passionate.

6. Which of Lawrence Stern's paintings is Noel particularly interested in?
(a) The Shell Seekers.
(b) The Magician.
(c) The Aftermath.
(d) The Three Graces.

7. How valuable are Lawrence Stern's sketches?
(a) They are moderately valuable.
(b) They are very valuable.
(c) They are yard sale treasures.
(d) They are has-beens.

8. Nancy reads an article about a painting created by ____________________.
(a) Edward Hopper.
(b) Lawrence Stern.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Claude Monet.

9. Where are the man in #25 and his girlfriend going to get away?
(a) A friend's house.
(b) Briston.
(c) Spain.
(d) Edinburgh.

10. What does Nancy tell Olivia that their mother needs?
(a) Physical therapy.
(b) A smaller house.
(c) A vacation.
(d) Full-time help.

11. Who purchases the Lawrence Stern painting at the auction?
(a) An American.
(b) A Frenchman.
(c) A German.
(d) An Englishman.

12. What is Hank's nationality?
(a) American.
(b) British.
(c) German.
(d) Irish.

13. What is Nancy's last name?
(a) Gerard.
(b) Chastain.
(c) Chamberlain.
(d) McGreevy.

14. With what organization does Penelope volunteer during the war?
(a) The Red Cross.
(b) WAVES.
(c) Women's Royal Naval Service.
(d) Florence Nightingale Society.

15. What is most important to Nancy?
(a) Yoga.
(b) Keeping up appearances.
(c) Spiritual pursuits.
(d) Philanthropic work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Penelope remembers what life was like when she was ______________.

2. Who is Nancy's grandmother?

3. What is the name of the place where Penelope was on holiday with her family?

4. Who does Nancy think is the only person who ever understood her?

5. What news does Olivia share with Noel?

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