The Death of the Heart Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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 do Anna and Thomas not want any children?
(a) Thomas doesn't like children.
(b) Anna has suffered two miscarriages.
(c) Anna doesn't like children.
(d) They don't have enough money to support a family.

2. What is the name of Mrs. Heccomb's beach house?
(a) Mauna Loa.
(b) Oahu.
(c) Waikiki.
(d) Honolulu.

3. How did Major Brutt get to know Robert Pidgeon?
(a) Major Brutt worked for Robert.
(b) They were wounded and on leave together.
(c) Robert worked for Major Brutt.
(d) Robert and Major Brutt are related.

4. Why did Denis ask Anna to check up on Eddie?
(a) Eddie refused to stay with Denis, but Denis didn't think he was well enough to be on his own.
(b) Denis was going abroad and didn't want Eddie to get lonely.
(c) Denis was worried that Eddie might be suicidal.
(d) Anna was the only person that Eddie was willing to see.

5. What is Dickie doing when Portia meets him?
(a) Doing yard work.
(b) Coming home from work.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Getting ready for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Portia's friend at school?

2. What does Thomas tell Portia about love?

3. Where will Portia be staying while Anna and Thomas are away?

4. How does Major Brutt feel about Anna's marriage to Thomas?

5. What does Major Brutt think of Anna's relationship with Portia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it a surprise when Major Brutt visits the Quaynes' home?

2. How does Daphne greet Portia?

3. What is Anna's relationship with Major Brutt?

4. What happens at the movie theater?

5. Why is Anna upset that Portia is missing her mother?

6. How was Portia conceived?

7. What advice does Daphne give Portia, regarding Eddie?

8. What is Miss Paullie's school like?

9. How did Eddie get a position working for Thomas?

10. Why did Anna and Thomas decide not to have any children?

(see the answer keys)

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