A Handful of Dust Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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A Handful of Dust Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event is Brenda going to miss at Hetton?
(a) The annual charity ball.
(b) John Andrew's birthday.
(c) The annual polo tournament.
(d) The annual hunt.

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

3. Who do Tony and Jock decide to go?
(a) To another Gentleman's Club.
(b) To a "low" joint where they can drink the rest if the night.
(c) To Marjorie's house.
(d) Back to Hetton Abbey.

4. Of what is Brenda taking advantage concerning Tony?
(a) His love.
(b) His indifference.
(c) His guilt.
(d) His anger.

5. Who has come to the station to meet Tony?
(a) Jock.
(b) Todd.
(c) John Andrew.
(d) John Beaver.

6. To where does Tony invite John Andrew?
(a) Little Sussex.
(b) Little Bayton.
(c) A Wee Bright Wagon.
(d) To a polo match.

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

8. Where is Angela's home that Tony and Brenda visit?
(a) Berkshire.
(b) Yorkshire.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Sussex.

9. How does John remain connected to the upper class?
(a) Through his grandmother.
(b) Through invitation.
(c) By his brother-in-law.
(d) By his wife.

10. Where is John planning to spend the weekend?
(a) At the home of Tony and Brenda Last.
(b) Hunting.
(c) At the shore.
(d) In London.

11. How do the Christmas holidays go at Hetton?
(a) Tony and Brenda fight and decide to split.
(b) They are the usual traditions.
(c) Tony and Brenda refind their love during the season.
(d) The Last family traditionally do not celebrate the Christmas holidays.

12. What does John learn when he returns home from the club?
(a) His has been invited to the luncheon.
(b) His mother is leaving to give a show in the States.
(c) His wife is divorcing him.
(d) His son is very ill.

13. How does Mrs. Rattery look as she emerges from the plane?
(a) A tall woman in overalls.
(b) A busty showgirl type.
(c) A no-nonsense kind of nanny.
(d) A short, petite matronly type.

14. How do others feel about John at the party?
(a) They think he's quite witty and charming.
(b) They are indifferent.
(c) They do not particularly like him.
(d) They despise him.

15. About what does Tony talk to Jock?
(a) About the many changes in Brenda lately.
(b) About the way John is so blatent in his affair with Brenda.
(c) About the upcoming polo matches.
(d) About sailing around the Cape last year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jenny's official title?

2. Why doesn't Brenda allow John to come in to where she is staying after the party?

3. Why is John disappointed with the phone call?

4. What is John Beaver's career status?

5. Why is Tony annoyed?

(see the answer keys)

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