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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jock uncomfortable with Tony at first?
(a) Because Jock is jealous of John.
(b) Because Jock flirts too much with Brenda.
(c) Because of John's affair with Brenda.
(d) Because Jock and Tony grew up together and have always been a little uncomfortable with each other.

2. Why is Tony disappointed about a note he receives?
(a) John Beaver says he cannot make it to Hetton that weekend.
(b) James says he cannot make it to Hetton that weekend.
(c) The cook says she cannot be ready for the formal luncheon without more staff.
(d) Jock says he cannot make it to Hetton that weekend.

3. What does Brenda say in a note to Tony?
(a) That she will be there on Saturday rather than Friday.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is not returning to Hetton.
(d) That she has important news for him.

4. Who does Brenda visit in London?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Her sister-in-law.
(c) Her doctor.
(d) Her mother.

5. What is Jenny's official title?
(a) Lady Princess Abdul Akbar.
(b) Her majesty Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(c) Her grace Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(d) Princess Abdul Akbar.

6. What does Brenda suggest to Tony?
(a) That John may prove to be quite entertaining.
(b) That they put John up in the worst room of the house.
(c) That Tony is being a little harsh on poor John.
(d) That John needs them to help him regain his social status.

7. What does Tony tell his kitchen staff?
(a) That he will take his meals in the library when Brenda is out of town.
(b) That he no longer wants an evening meal.
(c) That the food has been excellent and to keep up the good work.
(d) That they are to take a vacation.

8. Who is John Andrew?
(a) Brenda's brother.
(b) The Lasts' son.
(c) Tony's gardner.
(d) Tony's brother.

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

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

11. Who calls and leaves a message for Tony but will not speak to him?
(a) John.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Mrs. Beaver.
(d) Brenda.

12. When does Tony expect Brenda to be back at Hetton?
(a) Never.
(b) On Friday.
(c) Not for several weeks.
(d) Tuesday.

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

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

15. What annoys Tony about the three women who join Brenda at the estate?
(a) They giggle all the time.
(b) They drink wine with breakfast.
(c) They treat John Andrew like a baby.
(d) They criticize parts of the decor and architecture of the estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John annoyed with Brenda?

2. Who is still "in the dark" about Brenda's affair?

3. Why does Brenda send Jenny Abdul Akbar ahead to Hetton?

4. Where is Angela's home that Tony and Brenda visit?

5. What is John Beaver's career status?

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