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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. How is Tony doing in the wake of Brenda's request to end their marriage?
(a) He is relieved it is finally over.
(b) He believes she will change her mind, so is not thinking about it.
(c) He is very angry and is contemplating killing her.
(d) He is having a hard time.

2. Where does Tony meet his traveling companion?
(a) The London Museum.
(b) The Greville Club.
(c) The theater.
(d) At a party at Jock's home.

3. What rumor is Brenda spreading about Tony?
(a) That he beat up John Beaver.
(b) That he is an an alcoholic and had an affair with Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(c) That he had a live-in mistress.
(d) That he beat her.

4. After the family meeting, where does one of Brenda's brothers go?
(a) To talk to the judge.
(b) Back to his own city.
(c) To talk to his uncle.
(d) To see Tony.

5. Why does the young woman become unfriendly to Tony?
(a) When he makes a move on her.
(b) When he says something that indicates his prejudice.
(c) When he mentions Brenda.
(d) She does not become unfriendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rosa?

2. What do Tony and Messinger do?

3. Who arrives first at the meeting point for Tony and Milly?

4. Who nurses Tony back to health?

5. What does Tony decide?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Tony decides to go away for awhile?

2. How does Tony manage to survive in the jungle?

3. Why does Tony have to appear to be in the wrong?

4. What seems to be contrasted in this chapter?

5. What seems most important to Tony as he lies possibly dying and alone?

6. What are the indications that Tony may still be plagued by a "curse" or bad luck?

7. How does Reggie present the situation about Brenda to Tony?

8. What happens after Brenda has written Tony and telling him about John Beaver?

9. What is rather ironic about how divorce is treated in this era?

10. What is Tony's position in Brenda's social circle by the end of this chapter?

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