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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Major Brutt think of Anna's relationship with Portia?
(a) He hopes that Portia will learn from Anna.
(b) He thinks Portia is too young to be any good for company.
(c) He thinks it's odd that Anna wants to spend so much time with such a young girl.
(d) He thinks Portia must make great company for Anna.

2. What is the school Portia attends like?
(a) It is a public school, and she is sent there because it is low-cost.
(b) It is an expensive school for girls who are out-of-the-ordinary.
(c) It is an expensive school for gifted children.
(d) It is a low-cost school for children with learning disabilities.

3. With whom were Thomas's previous relationships usually carried out?
(a) Married women.
(b) Young girls.
(c) Thomas didn't have any relationships before Anna.
(d) Older spinsters.

4. Why is Portia nervous in chapter 8?
(a) She is worried that she and Eddie will be discovered together.
(b) She has never been to tea before.
(c) She is insecure about her appearance.
(d) Being around Eddie makes her nervous.

5. What did Mrs. Quayne do when she received the news that Portia had been born?
(a) Played the piano until dinner.
(b) Shut herself in her room for the rest of the day.
(c) Went out to lunch and didn't come back until late.
(d) Mrs. Quayne never received the news of Portia's birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anna upset with Portia about in part 1, chapter 2?

2. What does Major Brutt send to Portia as a gift?

3. What position does Thomas hold at his work?

4. How did Major Brutt get to know Robert Pidgeon?

5. Where does Eddie work?

(see the answer key)

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