A Handful of Dust Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Six)

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Brenda invite John to do?
a) To meet her best friend who lives in London.
b) To go to the opera in London next time she is there.
c) To come hear the village's barbershop quartet.
d) To stay another night.

2. Who seems to delight in spreading gossip about Brenda?
a) Marjorie.
b) John.
c) Mrs. Beaver.
d) Tony.

3. What is Mrs. Beaver's response to John deciding not to see Brenda anymore?
a) She has no opinion about the matter.
b) She is angry because he is only thinking of himself.
c) She is happy because Brenda is married.
d) She encourages him to...
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