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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the first time Robbie saw Cecilia after he got out of prison?
(a) One year later
(b) Six days later
(c) Six weeks later
(d) One month later

2. Where is Robbie injured according to the opening of this second of the book?
(a) His arm
(b) His head
(c) His leg
(d) His abdomen

3. Who is the character that startles Briony as she is trying to write another story for her brother?
(a) Leon
(b) Cecilia
(c) Lola
(d) Ronnie

4. What happened on the beautiful morning of June, 1932, as recalled by Robbie during his travels?
(a) Seeing Cecilia swim in the fountain
(b) Giving Briony a swimming lesson
(c) Coming to the Tallis house for the first time
(d) Making love to Cecilia

5. What is the color of the first dress Cecilia chooses that she believes makes her look like Shirley Temple?
(a) Black
(b) Pink
(c) Blue
(d) Green

6. How many years did Robbie spend in jail for his crimes, according to the narrative?
(a) 1
(b) 4
(c) 3 and a half
(d) 2 and a half

7. Who does the answer to #151 say that she saw?
(a) Him
(b) Robbie
(c) Paul
(d) Danny

8. Who is the woman that strikes fear into the hearts of all the probationary nurses and staff?
(a) Sister Mary Ann Desmond
(b) Sister Margorie Stutthold
(c) Sister Melanie Disdon
(d) Sister Marjorie Drummond

9. Who is now a probationary nurse at the start of 1940 in this section of the book?
(a) Cecilia
(b) Briony
(c) Emily
(d) Lola

10. How was Lola grabbed during her attack, making it more difficult for her to identify her attacker?
(a) From the front
(b) From behind
(c) From the side
(d) From behind a bush

11. Where do Leon and Cecilia walk to as they are talking to each other?
(a) The bungalow
(b) The guest room
(c) The fountain
(d) The garage

12. What does Emily watch as she looks at her unused harpsichord?
(a) The wedding picture
(b) A shooting star
(c) Two moths
(d) The children

13. Who treats the inspectors in a condescending manner?
(a) Cecilia
(b) Leon
(c) Marshall
(d) Briony

14. Who is pacing from room to room with a cigarette and wringing a handkerchief?
(a) Emily
(b) Leon
(c) Cecilia
(d) Jack

15. What is being served at dinner when Robbie returns to the table?
(a) Pie
(b) Pudding
(c) Tea
(d) Coffee

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gathers the produce for the cold salad in order to compromise between Betty's and Emily's ideas for dinner?

2. Who do the twins blame for having to be in the house of the Tallis family?

3. Who catches Robbie and Cecilia in the library?

4. What does Briony think of Robbie's letter to Cecilia? What does she think Cecilia is as a result?

5. What does Briony grab in order to prove the story she is telling to the head inspector?

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