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A Handful of Dust | Quiz

Evelyn Waugh
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A Handful of Dust | Quiz

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1)

Who calls and leaves a message for Tony but will not speak to him? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part One)

Mrs. Beaver.
John.
Marjorie.
Brenda.
2)

Who nurses Tony back to health? (from Chapter Six, Du Cote de Chez Todd)

The Pie Wie tribe.
Mr. Todd.
Dr. Messinger.
No one; he recovers on his own.
3)

When does Tony expect Brenda to be back at Hetton? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Two)

On Friday.
Not for several weeks.
Never.
Tuesday.
4)

Who has come to the station to meet Tony? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part One)

Jock.
Todd.
John Beaver.
John Andrew.
5)

What does Tony do for the women? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Two)

Takes John Andrew out so his noise won't wake them too early.
Saddles their horses for a morning ride.
Picks flowers.
Makes breakfast.
6)

What does Brenda reply to Tony when he asks if he is invited? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Four)

That she would love him to come to London.
That she has already declined for him.
That he was not invited.
Nothing.
7)

What does a Pie Wie tribal member tell Mr. Todd? (from Chapter Six, Du Cote de Chez Todd)

That Messinger is lying on the river bank.
That there is a ceremony later that day.
That a search party is looking for Mr. Todd.
That a strange man is wandering through the forest.
8)

How many children does Richard Last have? (from Chapter Seven, English Gothic III)

2.
None.
4.
3.
9)

Who has tea with Brenda and Polly? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Three)

Jenny.
John Andrew.
Jock.
Tony.
10)

Who does Tony invite to Hetton? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Two)

No one.
John Beaver.
Jock.
James.
11)

What is hard for Tony? (from Chapter Four, English Gothic II: Part Two)

Seeing the way Winnie is abused.
Knowing that Brenda is being unfaithful, only willingly.
Not actually having sex with Milly, who is quite attractive.
Finding a topic for conversation with Milly.
12)

What does Marjorie solicit of Jock? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Four)

His opinion about Brenda's affair with John.
A loan.
His opinion about her new beau.
The promise of an escort to an upcoming ball.
13)

What annoys Tony about the three women who join Brenda at the estate? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Two)

They giggle all the time.
They criticize parts of the decor and architecture of the estate.
They treat John Andrew like a baby.
They drink wine with breakfast.
14)

Who ends up going with Dr. Messinger and Tony? (from Chapter Five, In Search of a City: Part Two)

A group of the villagers.
Ten men.
Rosa.
No one.
15)

Why does Tony lash out at his son? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part One)

Because he starts crying for his mama.
Because he spills milk on the table.
Because he says he hates Tony.
Because he is disappointed at not seeing Brenda.
16)

Why does Tony have to prove his infidelity? (from Chapter Four, English Gothic II: Part One)

Because he is allowing Brenda to be the plaintiff in the divorce.
He does not have to prove his infidelity; he has to prove Brenda's infidelity.
Because he wants to throw something in Brenda's face.
Because a woman is not allowed to divorce a man who is faithful.
17)

Where does Messinger want to go? (from Chapter Five, In Search of a City: Part Two)

To the land of the Pie-Wie tribe.
To South America.
To Port au Prince.
To Florida.
18)

Why is Jock appalled at Brenda's response? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Six)

Because Brenda blames Tony.
Because Brenda says that it serves Tony right.
Because Brenda seems relieved that it is her son John Andrew who is dead, not John Beaver.
Because Brenda doesn't seem at all affected.
19)

What does Messinger hope to find now? (from Chapter Five, In Search of a City: Part Four)

The Pie Wie tribe.
Medical help for Tony.
The city of gold.
A way back to the Macushi.
20)

Who has taken over Tony's estate? (from Chapter Seven, English Gothic III)

Brenda.
Richard Last, Tony's cousin.
The Crown.
No one. It must remain vacant for seven years.
21)

What is Jenny's response to the house? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Three)

She has no particular opinion.
She thinks it needs total revamping.
She abhors it.
She loves it.
22)

Why does Jock apologize? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Seven)

For knowing about Brenda and John and not saying anything to Tony.
For not helping John Andrew control his horse.
For leaving Mrs. Rafferty at Hetton for a few days.
For introducing Brenda and John initially.
23)

What does Brenda do to finish the weekend? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part Four)

Talks to Tony about John.
Plans a soriee and talks to the cook about the arrangements.
Goes to church with Tony and John Andrew.
Goes to confession.
24)

Where is Milly going to meet Tony? (from Chapter Four, English Gothic II: Part One)

In Amsterdam.
In Paris.
At a place called Victoria.
In New York.
25)

Why does Tony feel guilty the next day? (from Chapter Three, Hard Cheese on Tony: Part One)

For behaving in a foolish manner toward Brenda.
For calling Brenda unkind names.
For hitting John when Tony is drunk.
For abandoning his son.
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