The Golden Bowl - Book 4, Chapters 7-8 Quiz

What is the Colonel's reaction to Fanny's plan to lie to Maggie?

Question Answer Choices He fully supports Fanny's plan and agrees to help her. He is indifferent and uninterested in the plan. He is angry and refuses to participate in the deception. He is astonished that his wife sees lying to Maggie as being loyal to her.

What does Fanny believe about Amerigo and Charlotte's relationship?

Question Answer Choices She believes that their relationship is over. She believes that too many people know the truth about them. She believes that they will soon confess to their affair. She believes that no one else knows about their relationship.

What does Fanny warn the Colonel about regarding their visit to Fawns?

Question Answer Choices They will have to leave early if tensions rise. They will have to lie to Maggie and the others about believing in everyone's best intentions. They will have to keep a close eye on Maggie's father. They will have to avoid discussing Charlotte and Amerigo.

What is Maggie's only solace when she is at Fawns?

Question Answer Choices The crowd of people present prevents Amerigo and Charlotte from being together without exposing themselves to the scandal. Charlotte decides to leave Fawns early. She can confide in Fanny about her worries. Amerigo spends more time with her than with Charlotte.

What does Fanny tell the Colonel his role is in her plan?

Question Answer Choices He needs to confront Amerigo about his affair. He needs to support her in lying to Maggie. He needs to distract Maggie from the truth. He needs to do nothing.

How do the Assinghams behave during their visit at Fawns?

Question Answer Choices They clearly enjoy themselves and dine as if they never had enough to eat at home. They keep to themselves and avoid the other guests. They spend most of their time discussing serious matters. They act distant and reserved, avoiding interactions.

Why does Fanny Assingham lie to Maggie about Charlotte and Amerigo's relationship?

Question Answer Choices To protect Amerigo from scandal and preserve his reputation. To help Maggie with her father and to maintain Maggie's trust. To ensure Charlotte and Amerigo can continue their affair without interruption. To manipulate the Colonel into supporting her own plans.

What does Maggie struggle to do while at Fawns?

Question Answer Choices She cannot bring herself to confront Charlotte about the affair. She cannot bring herself to manipulate her husband into feeling guilty. She cannot bring herself to confide in Fanny about her worries. She cannot bring herself to leave Fawns early.