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. Who does Tony invite to the hunt?
(a) Allan.
(b) Jock.
(c) Marjorie's brother.
(d) John.

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

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

4. Why is Tony annoyed?
(a) That they have to go to a dinner engagement that evening.
(b) That Brenda is not paying him any attention.
(c) That John Beaver takes Tony's offer to see the house seriously.
(d) That he can hear the gardeners arguing.

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

6. Who comes with Brenda to Hetton?
(a) Polly, Veronica and Mrs. Beaver.
(b) Polly and Jock.
(c) Mrs. Beaver and John.
(d) John and Polly.

7. About what party specifically do Brenda and Marjorie speak?
(a) Polly Cracker's party.
(b) Polly Cockpurse's upcoming party.
(c) No party in particular.
(d) Pauline Cockell's party.

8. Why is John annoyed with Brenda?
(a) She makes a joke about him in front of others.
(b) He is not annoyed, but rather infatuated.
(c) She leaves him alone to fend for himself at Polly's party.
(d) She won't allow him to kiss her.

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

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

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

12. How does Tony feel around Jenny?
(a) Relaxed.
(b) Excited.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Anxious.

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

14. Where is Brenda staying?
(a) At her parents' home.
(b) In a motel in London.
(c) At Marjorie's home.
(d) At her sister's home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brenda confront John?

2. Why does Tony call and awaken Brenda?

3. Who is John Andrew?

4. How does Brenda fool John Beaver?

5. What does Tony tell his kitchen staff?

(see the answer keys)

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