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Staying On Quiz

Paul Scott
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Staying On Quiz

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1)

Who's child is Teddy? (from Chapter 6)

Tusker's.
Lucy's.
Sarah's.
Susan's from her first marriage.
2)

The morning of Lucy and Tusker's dinner with Father Sebastian, what is Lucy going to do? (from Chapter 15)

Walk the dog.
Get her hair done.
Shop for food.
Visit with Tusker.
3)

Who is Mrs. Guy Perron? (from Chapter 7)

Sarah Layton.
Susan Layton.
Minnie.
Mrs. Bhoolabhoy.
4)

Why was Lucy in demand at all the women's groups? (from Chapter 6)

She knew how to raise money.
She was funny.
She could type.
She knew shorthand.
5)

What happened to the actress' husband who did perform in the play? (from Chapter 7)

He became a famous actor.
He was humiliated by his wife's behavior.
He was promoted.
He was demoted.
6)

What is Father Sebastian publishing? (from Chapter 9)

A book about the priesthood.
An article on church architecture.
A fiction novel placed in Calcutta.
An autobiography.
7)

How does Father Sebastian repair the organ at church? (from Chapter 15)

He fixed it himself.
He sent for a technician in Ranpur.
Joseph fixed it.
He sent for a technician in Calcutta.
8)

After Tusker's death, when Lucy wakes in the middle of the night, who is still there looking after her? (from Chapter 16)

Dr. Mitra.
Susy.
Ibrahim, Minnie and Joseph.
Father Sebastian.
9)

What does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy call her husband? (from Chapter 8)

Stupid.
A pig.
Spineless.
A fool.
10)

Who is included in the Farwell 1947 picture? (from Chapter 7)

Minnie.
Ibrahim.
Sarah's future husband.
The minister.
11)

What does Mr. Bhoolabhoy think the letter will do to Tusker? (from Chapter 12)

Make him mad.
Tusker will never speak to Mr. Bhoolabhoy again.
Make him happy.
Give him another attack.
12)

What does Mr. Bhoolabhoy tell Lucy to do if she runs into his wife? (from Chapter 9)

Stay away from her because she has a fever.
Talk to her about the mali.
Stay way from her because she has a migraine.
Tell his wife that he's at the church.
13)

Why is Lucy angry that Tusker told people how they met? (from Chapter 7)

She didn't want people to know her past.
Because it marked her as a woman who once had to work.
She didn't want people to know her maiden name.
She was embarrassed that she married Tusker.
14)

What does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy accuse Joseph of? (from Chapter 13)

Taking the shears.
Stealing the lawn mower.
Stealing fruit.
Spying on her.
15)

What event do Tusker and Lucy host every spring and fall? (from Chapter 6)

Graduation and back-to-school.
The Easter celebration and Halloween.
Prom and homecoming.
The birthday buffets.
16)

On Tusker's birthday, what does he want to do with Lucy? (from Chapter 11)

Have lunch and go to the movies.
Have dinner at the club.
Take a nap.
Take a long walk.
17)

When Lucy is drinking alcohol, what does she drink? (from Chapter 13)

Gin.
Beer.
Vodka.
Bloody Marys.
18)

What kind of wedding did Lucy imagine with Tusker? (from Chapter 10)

Her father to marry them.
A large church wedding.
A military wedding.
A small wedding.
19)

After Lucy gets up from her four hour nap and dances the entire evening with her imaginary dance partner, what does she do? (from Chapter 14)

She goes to see Mrs. Bhoolabhoy.
Sits on the veranda and re-reads Tusker's letter.
She fixes dinner for herself.
She stays up until Tusker gets home.
20)

After Tusker's death, who offers Lucy a home? (from Chapter 16)

Mr. Bhoolabhoy.
Susy.
The Shiraz management.
Father Sebastian.
21)

When Mr. Bhoolabhoy's wife tells him about her deal, what is his main concern? (from Chapter 8)

If she cuts off the money.
If she starts running Smith's.
If she divorces him.
If she sold Smith's hotel.
22)

Who takes Tusker and Lucy home after the holiday party? (from Chapter 11)

Dr. Mitra.
Mrs. Bhoolabhoy.
Ibrahim.
Mr. Bhoolabhoy.
23)

As Joseph, Lucy and Mr. Bhoolabhoy are looking at a grave, who appears? (from Chapter 9)

Dr. Mitra.
Mrs. Bhoolabhoy.
A photographer.
Tusker.
24)

What kind of mood is Tusker in on his birthday? (from Chapter 11)

Quiet.
A bad mood.
A good mood.
He fired Ibrahim.
25)

What regiment did Tusker belong to? (from Chapter 6)

Pankot Rifles.
Star of India.
The Prince's Elephants.
Queen's Regiment.
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