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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. Where does John next encounter Brenda?
(a) On a boat ride on the Thames.
(b) At a lunch at Margot's home.
(c) At Marjorie's home.
(d) At the London museum.

2. Why is John disappointed with the phone call?
(a) He is told he should find other friends.
(b) He is not invited to the opera as he was expecting.
(c) He was hoping to meet Lady Morganthau's daughter.
(d) He is not invited to a luncheon he was hoping to go to.

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

4. Why does Brenda wish Tony wanted to go to the party?
(a) She wants to become more involved with Charity groups and wants Tony to make some contacts among the upper class men.
(b) She does not want to go and wishes Tony would go and represent their family.
(c) She wants to show off her handsome husband.
(d) She does not want to go alone.

5. Why is John annoyed with Brenda?
(a) She makes a joke about him in front of others.
(b) He is not annoyed, but rather infatuated.
(c) She leaves him alone to fend for himself at Polly's party.
(d) She won't allow him to kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what style was the Abbey rebuilt?

2. Why is Tony disappointed about a note he receives?

3. How often is Brenda communicating with Tony?

4. Who has come to the station to meet Tony?

5. How does Mrs. Rattery arrive at Hetton?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What demonstrates Tony's inadvertent complicity in Brenda's new life and affair with another man?

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

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

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

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

10. Briefly discuss the setting of Hetton Abbey.

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