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. Where does Brenda stay during the weekdays?
(a) Mostly at Hetton, but one day of the week in London.
(b) At Hetton.
(c) In London.
(d) Split between London and Hetton.

2. Who has tea with Brenda and Polly?
(a) Jock.
(b) Tony.
(c) Jenny.
(d) John Andrew.

3. Why does Tony get up earlier than usual the next morning?
(a) To make his wife breakfast.
(b) To take his son to the circus.
(c) To drive John to London.
(d) To see off John.

4. In spite of what is John at home when Brenda comes to meet with his mother?
(a) A chess tournament at the Fieldings Club.
(b) A tournament at the Brat's Club.
(c) Two invitations.
(d) A polo match.

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

6. Who is anxiously awaiting Brenda's arrival back at Hetton?
(a) No one.
(b) Brenda's valet.
(c) Tony and John Andrew.
(d) The cook who wants to discuss refreshments for an upcoming party.

7. 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.

8. To whom is Mrs. Beaver speaking?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her son, John.
(d) Her husband.

9. How often is Brenda communicating with Tony?
(a) Several times a week.
(b) Infrequently.
(c) Twice a day.
(d) Every day.

10. How does Marjorie feel about John Beaver?
(a) She mistrusts him.
(b) She thinks he's wonderful.
(c) She dislikes him.
(d) She's never met him.

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

12. How does Mrs. Rattery arrive at Hetton?
(a) By rail.
(b) By a plane she pilots herself.
(c) By horseback.
(d) By boat.

13. Who is Mrs. Rattery?
(a) A young Swedish widow.
(b) A well-known British author.
(c) Jock's date for the hunt.
(d) Jock's sister who comes for the hunt.

14. About what does Mrs. Beaver brag?
(a) Her fashion design abilities.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her business success.
(d) Her daughter's upcoming marriage to a Duke.

15. What excuse does Brenda use to miss the annual event?
(a) Illness.
(b) Her sister's wedding.
(c) Class.
(d) Her mother's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Brenda staying?

2. Who is particularly taken with Jenny?

3. What title does the Prince of Morocco hold?

4. Who calls and leaves a message for Tony but will not speak to him?

5. Why does Mrs. Beaver no longer have a luxurious lifestyle?

(see the answer keys)

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