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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Matchett come to wish Portia goodnight?
(a) When Portia is not feeling well.
(b) When Matchett is working late.
(c) Every night.
(d) When the Quaynes are out.

2. How did Matchett feel about Mrs. Quayne sending Mr. Quayne away?
(a) Matchett felt that Mrs. Quayne should have tried to work things out with Mr. Quayne.
(b) Matchett had no feelings either way.
(c) Matchett sympathized with her employer.
(d) Matchett felt that it was unforgivable.

3. What film are Anna, Thomas, and Portia watching in part 1, chapter 3?
(a) A silent movie.
(b) A Three Stooges film.
(c) News reels.
(d) A Marx Brothers film.

4. How does Daphne greet Portia?
(a) She ignores Portia completely.
(b) She nods to Portia, and goes back to her reading.
(c) She introduces herself, and asks about Thomas and Anna.
(d) She turns off her radio and shakes Portia's hand.

5. What advice does Matchett give Portia about Eddie?
(a) She says that as long as Portia is happy, that's what matters.
(b) She says that Portia should date Eddie if she wants, but that she should be careful.
(c) Matchett doesn't know about Portia's relationship with Eddie.
(d) She tells Portia that Eddie is not good for her, and that she should stay away from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Anna invite Major Brutt back to her home?

2. What does Cecil ask Portia at the end of chapter 4?

3. What did Portia's father say about Thomas and Anna's home?

4. Whom does Anna run into as she is hailing a taxi?

5. Why do Anna and Thomas not want any children?

(see the answer key)

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