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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. Of what does Brenda convince Tony?
(a) The idea of renting a flat in London.
(b) The idea of remodeling her bedroom.
(c) The idea of her and their son
(d) That John Andrew should go to boarding school.

2. What does John learn when he returns home from the club?
(a) His mother is leaving to give a show in the States.
(b) His wife is divorcing him.
(c) His son is very ill.
(d) His has been invited to the luncheon.

3. What is nice about the Brat's Club for men like John?
(a) It is inexpensive.
(b) You do not have to be titled to go there.
(c) It has a wide array of social circles.
(d) Younger men could enjoy drinking and cards without the traditional older man stigma.

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

5. What is Mrs. Beaver's response to John deciding not to see Brenda anymore?
(a) She is angry because he is only thinking of himself.
(b) She has no opinion about the matter.
(c) She is happy because Brenda is married.
(d) She encourages him to think otherwise.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Tony talk to Jock?

2. What does Tony do for the women?

3. What does Allan do?

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

5. Who has tea with Brenda and Polly?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John Andrew's behavior demonstrate that he is indeed being affected by the disruption of the household?

2. Is it likely that John Beaver at this point is not really interested in pursuing something with Brenda Last?

3. What two messages does Tony receive that are disappointing to Tony?

4. What occurs in this chapter to demonstrate how far Brenda has sunken into self deceit?

5. Describe Jock's date for the hunt weekend.

6. How is it obvious that though Brenda thinks she is in control of the relationship between her and Beaver, he actually probably has more control over it?

7. What happens in this chapter that indicates Brenda's lack of devotion as a mother?

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

9. What does Tony find annoying and why do you think he put himself in the situation?

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

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