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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 did Penelope leave to Antonia in her will?
(a) Car.
(b) House.
(c) Trust fund.
(d) Pearl earrings.

2. What does the woman in #90 do after her husband dies?
(a) Moves into Carn Cottage.
(b) Returns to Glasgow.
(c) Moves to New York.
(d) Retires to Paris.

3. In what town is the home in #85 located?
(a) Porthkerris.
(b) Glasgow.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Liverpool.

4. What does Lawrence notice about Sophie?
(a) She has never been happier.
(b) She is gaining weight.
(c) She is looking radiant.
(d) The war is taking its toll on her.

5. Who will receive the Lawrence Stern sketches?
(a) Doris.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Noel.
(d) Danus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Penelope dreams that she will get a letter from Ambrose telling her that _______________________.

2. What disease does Danus think he has?

3. Why does Danus want to have some medical tests done?

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Antonia?

5. Who accompanies Penelope on a trip to Porthkerris?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Richard stand in stark contrast to Ambrose?

2. How does Penelope meet Richard Lomax?

3. How does Olivia manage to silence Noel and Nancy's protests about Penelope's will?

4. What does Penelope decide to do with the unfinished Lawrence Stern paintings?

5. What does Penelope do when she learns from Mr. Brookner that the paintings have sold?

6. Why is Olivia's support critical to Antonia and Danus' future?

7. What does Penelope do on her last day in Porthkerris?

8. Why does Danus feel that he must have his medical exams at this point in his life?

9. Who is Roy Brookner?

10. What are the unhappy implications of Penelope's marriage to Ambrose?

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