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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 31 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's country home?
(a) Nostell Priory.
(b) Pointz Hall.
(c) Clandon Park.
(d) Harewood House.

2. What has Giles read about in the newspaper?
(a) A fire in London.
(b) The stock market crash.
(c) A famine in Africa.
(d) Civilian casualties in Europe.

3. What does Giles Oliver do for a living?
(a) Giles is a writer.
(b) Giles is a film producer.
(c) Giles is a stockbroker.
(d) Giles is a lawyer.

4. Why is Mrs. Manresa welcomed?
(a) She has powerful relations.
(b) She adds energy to the occasion.
(c) She doesn't cause much trouble.
(d) She is very wealthy.

5. What does Mrs. Swithin ask Isa about after speaking to Mr. Oliver about the event?
(a) Whether Mr. Oliver has been looking pale lately.
(b) Isa's ideas for decorating for the event.
(c) Whether Isa has read a particular book.
(d) The well-being of Isa's children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the acting troupe preparing for the pageant?

2. What does Mr. Oliver call his grandson after surprising him from behind a tree?

3. Who does Mrs. Manresa bring with her to Pointz Hall?

4. What does Isa say she has ordered for the coming event?

5. Who does Giles fume about having to spend time with after arriving at Pointz Hall?

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