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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand: A Novel Quiz

Helen Simonson
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1)

What is the name of the first cottage Roger shows his father? (from chapters 6-10)

Plum Cottage.
Berry Cottage.
Peach Cottage.
Apple Cottage.
2)

What was injured at the cliff? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

The knitting needles.
The Churchill.
Abdul.
Jasmina's car.
3)

What does Pettigrew say annoys him most about men? (from chapters 11-15)

Their inconsistency.
Their arrogance.
Their ignorance.
Their hatred.
4)

What makes Pettigrew jealous after seeing the cottage? (from chapters 6-10)

Sandy is always with Roger.
Roger has money for a summer cottage.
An engagement is announced.
Mrs. Ali goes home with Grace.
5)

What do the club ladies say that make Mrs. Ali's nephew mad? (from chapters 11-15)

They tell him to not stare at them.
They ask him to use the side door.
They invite Mrs. Ali to the dance.
They say Mrs. Ali is in charge.
6)

How does Pettigrew feel about his son's hesitance to wed? (from chapters 11-15)

He understands completely.
He finds it absurd.
He is disappointed.
He is relieved.
7)

What does Jasmina tell her aunt she wants to be? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

Respected.
Ignored.
Educated.
Loved.
8)

How does Pettigrew make his last stand? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

He loses the gun.
He marries Jasmina.
He goes after Jasmina.
He tells Roger what to do.
9)

What does Sandy do to win approval in Pettigrew's eyes? (from chapters 11-15)

She promises to visit.
She helps fix the garden.
She asks to hear some war stories.
She is kind to Mrs. Pettigrew's nephew.
10)

What does Pettigrew play with Alec? (from chapters 11-15)

Squash.
Tennis.
Golf.
Chess.
11)

How does Pettigrew feel about picking up Sandy for the dance? (from chapters 16-20)

Happy.
Relieved.
Angry.
Put out.
12)

What objections does Amina's love interest have to the relationship? (from chapters 11-15)

Religious objections.
Social objections.
Financial objections.
Cultural objections.
13)

What does the secretary say that upsets Pettigrew? (from chapters 11-15)

Roger raised the credit limit.
Roger has been to the club.
Roger was saying rude things about Mrs. Ali.
Roger offended some waiters.
14)

What is the name of Preston's wife? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

Helena.
Holly.
Helen.
Heather.
15)

What kind of shop does Mrs. Ali look at while Pettigrew goes to see Roger's cottage? (from chapters 6-10)

Tin.
Chocolate.
Tourist.
Yarn.
16)

How does Roger deal with his lost love? (from chapters 16-20)

He drinks.
He writes.
He works hard.
He finds a new girl.
17)

What kind of place do Jasmina and Pettigrew run to? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

Cabin.
Bus stop.
Church.
Hotel.
18)

How long is Pettigrew sick after the dance? (from chapters 16-20)

30 days.
3 months.
3 days.
3 weeks.
19)

What is Brian's job? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

Psychiatrist.
Park ranger.
Police man.
Preacher.
20)

Where does Abdul live at the end of the book? (from chapters 21-25; Epilogue)

Rose Lodge.
Over the shop.
Apple Cottage.
Scottland.
21)

Why is it hard for Mrs. Ali's nephew to go to dinner parties? (from chapters 11-15)

There are societal rules he is not yet aware of.
He is not to be near women.
He struggles with the language.
There are certain meats he cannot eat.
22)

Where does Pettigrew end up spending Christmas? (from chapters 16-20)

Rose Lodge.
Apple Cottage.
The Golf Club.
Amina's shop.
23)

Why does Mrs. Ali allow her nephew to help in the shop? (from chapters 11-15)

It makes her feel safe.
She knew of his secret.
It is her duty.
She loves him.
24)

Who does Abdul marry? (from chapters 16-20)

Sandy.
Grace.
Amina.
Gertrude.
25)

What does Pettigrew accuse Roger of being when he takes a lease on the cottage? (from chapters 6-10)

Spontaneous.
Stupid.
Strange.
Arrogant.
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