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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When was Hetton Abbey rebuilt?
(a) 1444.
(b) 1864.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1777.

4. Who is Allan?
(a) Brenda's stepfather.
(b) Marjorie's husband.
(c) Brenda's brother.
(d) Marjorie's son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tony get up earlier than usual the next morning?

2. Who seems to delight in spreading gossip about Brenda?

3. About what does Tony talk to Jock?

4. How does Tony feel around Jenny?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the rooms of Hetton symbolic?

2. What do you think is a theme that is introduced in this first chapter?

3. How does Tony demonstrate his willingness to accommodate Brenda's friends and what is their attitude towards Tony?

4. What sort of "struggle" seems to be going on between Brenda and John Beaver?

5. How does it seem that Brenda has absolutely no concern for Tony nor for her own reputation?

6. Why do you think Tony is unconcerned with Brenda spending time in London with her old social circle?

7. What are several things revealed about Jenny Abdul Akbar?

8. What are a couple of the reactions to Brenda seeing John Beaver?

9. Do you think John Beaver knows what the upper class people with whom he wants to associate think of him?

10. What demonstrates that Tony is trying to regain emotional intimacy with Brenda?

(see the answer keys)

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