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 opinion does John offer about Brenda?
(a) That she is heartless.
(b) That she will become bored of John before any harm is done.
(c) That she is a whore.
(d) That she is confused.

2. Why does Tony call and awaken Brenda?
(a) To tell her how much he misses her.
(b) To tell her he won't come to her apartment after all.
(c) To tell her how much he loves her.
(d) To tell her he is leaving her.

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

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

5. From whom does John receive a phone call?
(a) The Duchess of Wales.
(b) Lady Tipping.
(c) Lord Lasterly.
(d) Lady Morganthau.

6. What does Brenda reply to Tony when he asks if he is invited?
(a) That he was not invited.
(b) That she would love him to come to London.
(c) That she has already declined for him.
(d) Nothing.

7. Who is particularly taken with Jenny?
(a) John Andrew.
(b) Tony once he gets to know her.
(c) Jock.
(d) John Beaver.

8. Where is Hetton Abbey?
(a) Near Westminister.
(b) In London.
(c) On the Last Family grounds.
(d) In Sussex.

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

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

11. What is John Andrew doing?
(a) Visiting Brenda.
(b) Jumping with his pony.
(c) Pruning the roses.
(d) Visiting Tony.

12. What does Tony learn that he finds annoying?
(a) That John smokes cigarettes at the table.
(b) That John has escorted Brenda to several parties.
(c) That John has met his wife at several other parties.
(d) That Brenda rents the flat from Mrs. Beaver.

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

14. Where does John encounter Tony?
(a) At the London opera.
(b) At the Brat's Club.
(c) At Marjorie's home.
(d) At Hetton Abbey.

15. What is John Beaver's age?
(a) 60.
(b) 1.
(c) 16.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to a small get together that Brenda arranges?

2. When Brenda finally communicates with Tony, what does she tell him?

3. Who is John Andrew?

4. What is John Beaver's career status?

5. What does Brenda wonder about her visit with Mrs. Beaver?

(see the answer keys)

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