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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Brenda finally communicates with Tony, what does she tell him?
(a) That she is in love with another man.
(b) That she is divorcing Tony.
(c) That John Andrew is to be sent to her.
(d) That she will be visiting that weekend.

2. Who entertains John while Tony is out of the house?
(a) Tony's mother.
(b) Brenda's mother.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Brenda.

3. What does Marjorie solicit of Jock?
(a) His opinion about Brenda's affair with John.
(b) A loan.
(c) His opinion about her new beau.
(d) The promise of an escort to an upcoming ball.

4. What does Brenda wonder about her visit with Mrs. Beaver?
(a) If John will be there.
(b) If Mrs. Beaver will consent to come to Marjorie's house for the meeting.
(c) If John lives in the same household as his mother.
(d) If Mrs. Beaver knows her trade.

5. How does Brenda do at Polly's party?
(a) She is ill at ease and anxious.
(b) She decides not to go.
(c) She merges into her social circle with ease.
(d) She raises a ruckus about a man who made an advance on her.

6. Of what does Brenda convince Tony?
(a) The idea of renting a flat in London.
(b) The idea of remodeling her bedroom.
(c) The idea of her and their son
(d) That John Andrew should go to boarding school.

7. Who seems to delight in spreading gossip about Brenda?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Mrs. Beaver.
(c) Tony.
(d) John.

8. Why does Tony lash out at his son?
(a) Because he spills milk on the table.
(b) Because he is disappointed at not seeing Brenda.
(c) Because he says he hates Tony.
(d) Because he starts crying for his mama.

9. Why does Mrs. Beaver no longer have a luxurious lifestyle?
(a) Her husband dies.
(b) She decides to give it up to help the poor.
(c) She has an affair and her husband divorces her.
(d) She is too much of a spendthrift.

10. Where is Brenda meeting Marjorie later?
(a) At Polly's party.
(b) At Marjorie's home.
(c) At the opera.
(d) At the theater.

11. Why does Tony feel guilty the next day?
(a) For behaving in a foolish manner toward Brenda.
(b) For abandoning his son.
(c) For hitting John when Tony is drunk.
(d) For calling Brenda unkind names.

12. Who believes the Abbey exhibits poor taste?
(a) The Abbey curator.
(b) No one.
(c) The Duke of Yorkton.
(d) Most of the Last family members.

13. Where does John next encounter Brenda?
(a) At the London museum.
(b) At Marjorie's home.
(c) At a lunch at Margot's home.
(d) On a boat ride on the Thames.

14. Why does Brenda wish Tony wanted to go to the party?
(a) She does not want to go and wishes Tony would go and represent their family.
(b) She wants to become more involved with Charity groups and wants Tony to make some contacts among the upper class men.
(c) She does not want to go alone.
(d) She wants to show off her handsome husband.

15. Who seems to be the only person concerned about Brenda's affair with John Beaver?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) The cook.
(c) Allan.
(d) Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jenny's official title?

2. Who is anxiously awaiting Brenda's arrival back at Hetton?

3. Who has come to the station to meet Tony?

4. Why does Tony get up earlier than usual the next morning?

5. What does Brenda invite John to do?

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