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The Death of the Heart | Quiz

Elizabeth Bowen
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The Death of the Heart | Quiz

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1)

What did Mrs. Quayne do when she received the news that Portia had been born? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

Mrs. Quayne never received the news of Portia's birth.
Went out to lunch and didn't come back until late.
Shut herself in her room for the rest of the day.
Played the piano until dinner.
2)

Why does Major Brutt want to take Portia home? (from Part 3, Chapter 5)

He wants the Quaynes to deal with her problems, so that he doesn't have to.
He doesn't want to be in the middle of any argument between Portia and the Quaynes.
He doesn't want to tarnish his reputation by having a young girl in his hotel room.
He doesn't know how to handle a young girl who is obviously broken-hearted.
3)

Who stops by the Quaynes' home at the beginning of part 1, chapter 7? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

Major Brutt.
Eddie.
Robert Pidgeon.
Mrs. Quayne.
4)

What does Matchett find when she tries to fluff Portia's pillow? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

Portia's diary.
Portia's letter to Major Brutt.
Anna's necklace that Portia stole.
Eddie's letter to Portia.
5)

What does Thomas notice about Portia and Eddie the first time he sees them together? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

Thomas is relieved to see that they seem to be just friends.
Portia seems taken with Eddie, but he is aloof to her.
They are standing so close that they are almost holding hands.
Eddie seems taken with Portia, but she is aloof to him.
6)

How does Mrs. Heccomb know Anna? (from Part 2, Chapter 1)

She was a friend of Anna's mother.
She was Anna's governess.
She is a relative.
She is a friend of Thomas's family.
7)

What does Portia tell Major Brutt about Thomas and Anna? (from Part 3, Chapter 5)

That they have forbidden her to return home.
That Anna and Eddie are lovers, and Thomas doesn't know.
That they are cruel to her and don't want her to live with them anymore.
That they make fun of him behind his back.
8)

Where do Anna and Thomas check for Portia? (from Part 3, Chapter 6)

Eddie's.
Lilian's and Mrs. Heccomb's.
Lilian's and Eddie's.
Eddie's and Major Brutt's.
9)

Where will Portia be staying while Anna and Thomas are away? (from Part 1, Chapter 9)

In a big city.
In the countryside.
At home, with Matchett.
On the coast.
10)

Who answers the door for the visitor in part 1, chapter 7? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

Anna.
Portia.
Phyllis.
Matchett.
11)

Whom does Eddie ask first for a ride to the train station? (from Part 2, Chapter 7)

Daphne.
Portia.
Clara.
Evelyn.
12)

What does Portia miss about living with Anna and Thomas? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

Material things in the house.
Thomas's company.
Anna's company.
Matchett's company.
13)

What does Major Brutt think of Anna's relationship with Portia? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

He thinks Portia is too young to be any good for company.
He thinks Portia must make great company for Anna.
He hopes that Portia will learn from Anna.
He thinks it's odd that Anna wants to spend so much time with such a young girl.
14)

According to St. Quentin, what is friendship often about? (from Part 3, Chapter 2)

Overlooking others' faults.
Finding someone with fewer faults than oneself.
Pretending that others have no faults.
Emphasizing others' faults.
15)

What advice does Matchett give Portia about Eddie? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

She says that Portia should date Eddie if she wants, but that she should be careful.
She says that as long as Portia is happy, that's what matters.
Matchett doesn't know about Portia's relationship with Eddie.
She tells Portia that Eddie is not good for her, and that she should stay away from him.
16)

What advice does Daphne give Portia regarding Eddie? (from Part 2, Chapter 6)

Not to trust him, because it is obvious that he is simply leading Portia on.
To try to get him to stop drinking so much.
To give him everything she has, and hope he doesn't break her heart.
To date him if she wants, but to date other men as well.
17)

What does St. Quentin tell Portia during their walk to Mandeville Place? (from Part 3, Chapter 2)

That Portia should find a new place to keep her diary.
That she should not associate herself with people like the Quaynes.
That Anna dislikes Portia intensely, and wishes she were gone.
That he is in love with Anna.
18)

What makes Daphne's friends warm up to Portia? (from Part 2, Chapter 4)

Her relationship with the Quaynes.
Her outgoing personality.
The mention of a boyfriend.
Knowledge that she is an orphan.
19)

What does Portia demand to know about Eddie and Anna? (from Part 3, Chapter 4)

If they make fun of her behind her back.
What they tell each other in secret.
If they were lovers in the past.
Why they were having tea together.
20)

Who suggests that they really should try to find Portia when she doesn't come home? (from Part 3, Chapter 6)

Thomas.
Matchett.
Anna.
St. Quentin.
21)

What does Major Brutt send to Portia as a gift? (from Part 1, Chapter 9)

A necklace.
A new dress.
A bottle of wine.
A puzzle.
22)

With whom is Eddie holding hands at the movie theatre? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

Daphne.
Portia.
No one.
Clara.
23)

How does Daphne greet Portia? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

She nods to Portia, and goes back to her reading.
She ignores Portia completely.
She turns off her radio and shakes Portia's hand.
She introduces herself, and asks about Thomas and Anna.
24)

Who comes to dinner at the end of chapter 6? (from Part 2, Chapter 6)

Robert Pidgeon.
Major Brutt.
Bursely.
Cecil.
25)

What did Portia's father say about Thomas and Anna's home? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

That he had never seen it, but imagined it was regal and gorgeous.
That he had seen it, but wasn't that impressed.
That he had seen it, and thought it was beautiful.
That he hadn't seen it, but didn't imagine that it was very nice.
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