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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. What does Olivia learn about Cosmo?
(a) He does not have any money.
(b) He used to be a priest.
(c) He is already married.
(d) He has a criminal record.

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

3. What is Ambrose's last name?
(a) Keeling.
(b) Gunderson.
(c) Wharton.
(d) Pilcher.

4. What pastime does Penelope enjoy?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Riding.
(d) Reading.

5. What is the topic of the letter Amabel finds?
(a) The value of Stern's oil sketches.
(b) The identification of a birth parent.
(c) A murder confession.
(d) The break-up of a love affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sophie's advice to Penelope regarding Ambrose?

2. Who is Ambrose's mother?

3. What is Doris' last name?

4. Who is Penelope's father?

5. What is the name of the magazine on which Olivia works?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ambrose's real interest in Penelope?

2. Who is Doris Potter and how does she enter into the lives of Penelope's family?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing by introducing Antonia into Olivia and Penelope's lives?

4. Why does Noel exhibit such callous behavior toward his mother?

5. Describe the pretentious lifestyle that Nancy and her husband have.

6. What is Noel's real purpose for visiting his mother's house?

7. Why do the Lawrence Stern paintings have such an impact on Noel and Nancy?

8. What is the tone of the relationship between Ambrose and Penelope?

9. What are some of the major differences between Olivia and Nancy?

10. How does the author show the respectful relationship between Olivia and Penelope?

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