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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 does Tony call and awaken Brenda?
(a) To tell her he is leaving 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 how much he misses her.

2. 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.

3. What kind of hints does Brenda make to Marjorie?
(a) That Brenda needs Marjorie to do her a big favor.
(b) That she wants to divorce Tony.
(c) That her son is moving to London.
(d) About her interest in John Beaver.

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

5. How does Brenda put off Tony's attentions later that night?
(a) Says she promised John Andrew he could stay in with her.
(b) Says she is too far along in her pregnancy.
(c) Claims of fatigue.
(d) Claims that Tony does not really love her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Rattery look as she emerges from the plane?

2. What does Brenda say she is going to do to give her an excuse to be in London?

3. When does Tony expect Brenda to be back at Hetton?

4. Who comes with Brenda to Hetton?

5. Where does Brenda stay during the weekdays?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. How would you characterize John Beaver's idea of a relationship with a woman (including Brenda)?

4. Why is Beaver annoyed at Polly's party, but why does he put up with his annoyance?

5. What demonstrates the possibility that Brenda is already planning a divorce?

6. Briefly discuss the setting of Hetton Abbey.

7. What demonstrates how very widespread the knowledge about Brenda's affair is and how much it is a topic of conversation?

8. Do you think that a class is a good enough reason to miss the beginning of an annual, traditional event at Hetton as Brenda does?

9. What do you think of John Beaver's attempts to remain connected to the upper class by angling for invitations to various events.

10. What does Brenda propose to Tony and why do you think he agrees?

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