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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been since Lord Marchmain last visited Brideshead?
(a) 10 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 12 years
(d) 50 years

2. Why does Charles claim Rex wants to marry Julia?
(a) Because he loves her
(b) To advance his career
(c) To inherit Brideshead
(d) Becasue he wants beautiful children

3. What will Charles' painting be sold off to pay?
(a) Debts
(b) The servants
(c) A wedding
(d) An extension

4. Who does Julia visit in this section?
(a) Her father
(b) Beryl
(c) Cordelia
(d) Cara

5. What is Charles' son's name?
(a) Peter
(b) David
(c) Joe
(d) John

6. What does Celia conduct whilse on the ocean liner?
(a) A writing group
(b) Publicity for Charles' work
(c) An orchestra
(d) A discussion on marriage

7. Who represents Celia in the divorce proceedings?
(a) Her father
(b) Sebastian
(c) Her sister
(d) Her brother

8. Lord Marchmain suffers from ________.
(a) Liver problems
(b) Heart problems
(c) Cancer
(d) Kidney problems

9. Why is Celia confined to her quarters?
(a) She has the measles.
(b) She has seasickness.
(c) She is heavily pregnant.
(d) She has the scurvy.

10. What surprises the family about Lord Marchmain?
(a) His apppearance has diminished
(b) He is married
(c) He is in a wheelchair
(d) He has a new mistress

11. In what city did Lord Marchmain meet Beryl?
(a) Berlin
(b) New York
(c) Venice
(d) Rome

12. Who does Charles meet aboard the ocean liner?
(a) Julia
(b) Anthony
(c) Boy
(d) Sebastian

13. What does the family bring into the Chinese drawing room to make the Lord's stay more comfortable?
(a) A piano and books
(b) A radio
(c) A kettle and a stove
(d) A television

14. Why does Beryl not come with Bridey to Brideshead?
(a) She does not like Brideshead
(b) She is sickly.
(c) She wants to see a play in London.
(d) She is busy with her children.

15. How many years have passed since the last section?
(a) Five years
(b) Eight years
(c) Nine years
(d) Ten years

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will Beryl not come to Brideshead?

2. Why has Charles traveled to Central America?

3. Why does Charles say he must remain in London?

4. How long has Charles been living with Julia at Brideshead?

5. The German boy tells Charles that Sebastian is in __________.

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