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The Child in Time Quiz

Ian McEwan
This Study Guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Child in Time.

The Child in Time Quiz

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1)

What does Stephen do with Julie when he gets to her house after leaving the pub? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Sleep.
Eat.
Cry.
Have sex.
2)

Why did Julie go to the cottage, initially? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

To train with her brother.
To get strong.
To develop her yoga skills.
To win a scholarship.
3)

Why did Stephen's family move a lot when he was a kid? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

They were in the military.
They were poor.
There was a war.
There was a famine.
4)

What had Stephen been carefully progressing in doing with Julie before he visited her? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Fighting.
Uniting.
Language skills.
Separating.
5)

Where do Stephen's parents live? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

A bungalow.
A bunker.
A development.
A mansion.
6)

What does Thelma say that she noticed existed between the Prime Minister and Charles? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Anger.
Desire.
Fear.
Competition.
7)

What had Julie concealed from Stephen initially? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Her joy.
Her depression.
Her fear.
Her pregnancy.
8)

Who climbs into bed with Julie? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Mark.
Claire.
Stephen.
Thelma.
9)

Where does Stephen drop off the truck driver? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

At the driver's house.
At his house.
At Thelma's house.
At the police station.
10)

What had Stephen's mother once insisted upon that made Stephen think he could control time? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

A day of study.
A day of exploration.
A nap.
A sandwich.
11)

Who falls ill in Stephen's family? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

His brother.
His uncle.
His father.
His mother.
12)

What does Stephen take while Charles retires at the house? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

A bath.
A call.
A smoke.
A book to read.
13)

Where is Stephen summoned to talk to the officer that came to the subcommittee formally? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

The opera.
The hallway.
The bookstore.
The cellar.
14)

What shocking revelation does Stephen have about the person in ragged clothing at the station? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

She is dead.
He is sick.
She is sick.
He is dead.
15)

What does Stephen wonder if he did too soon with Julie? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Fight.
Talk.
Sleep.
Sleep with her.
16)

Who is warned by a teacher when Stephen leaves the school? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Ruth.
Lydia.
Jason.
Mark.
17)

What does Stephen offer the person at the train station to stay warm? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

His coat.
A cup of soup.
A lighter.
A cup of coffee.
18)

What does Stephen continue to work on, especially regarding Julie? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

His plans.
His thoughts.
His feelings.
His fears.
19)

What did Stephen receive that the train engineer adds up quickly and laughs about, agreeing to help him get to his destination? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Flowers.
Urgent summons.
Love letters.
Notebooks.
20)

What does Stephen place on Julie's stomach? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

His hand.
The baby.
A jewel.
A book.
21)

What does the truck driver intend on using the insurance money for? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Helping Thelma.
Buying a house.
Saving his marriage.
Buying 2 cars.
22)

When the chauffeur refuses to stop, what does Stephen do? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Grabs a hold of the wheel.
Holds a gun to his head.
Jumps out of the car.
Fights him.
23)

What does Charles demonstrate that he can do with a slingshot? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Focus.
Draw.
Shoot.
Draw.
24)

What does Stephen realize about Kate when he leaves the school? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

That she hates him.
That she is dead.
That she will be different than he imagines.
That she has moved apartments.
25)

What does Stephen think that men are certain they are doing right with regard to their places in life and their abilities? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

They are doing what they should be.
They do their best.
They are not doing what they should be.
They just have to try.
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