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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. Why does Jasper think Charles' friends are a bad influence?
(a) Their financial irresponsibility and inappropraite behavior
(b) Their bad language and drinking habits
(c) Their addiction to absinthe
(d) Their attitude towards institutions

2. Why does Sebastian fill Charles' room with flowers?
(a) He is in love with him
(b) As an apology
(c) For joke
(d) For his birthday

3. Who else comes with Sebastian and Charles to the ball?
(a) Joseph
(b) Anthony
(c) Cordelia
(d) Boy

4. What is the name of Lord Marchmain's mistress?
(a) Helena
(b) Philipa
(c) Cara
(d) Nora

5. Who is the only character put on trial in this chapter?
(a) Charles
(b) Boy
(c) Effie
(d) Sebastian

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rex invite Sebastian and Charles?

2. What is Charles' rank in the army?

3. Brideshead is home to ________.

4. What university is near Sebastian and Charles' school?

5. Why is Charles excited about setting up camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the opening chapter.

2. Describe Sebastian's parents.

3. Why do you think Charles is attracted to Julia?

4. What reason does Cara give for Lord Marchmain falling out of love with his wife?

5. Describe Charles and Sebastian's life at Brideshead during the summer.

6. Why do you think Charles compares the army to a woman?

7. How have things changed for Sebastian and Charles at university?

8. In what is Sebastian showing signs of coming off the rails?

9. What is Charles now doing with his life?

10. What is Julia's reason for not marrying Charles?

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