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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. On the boat, Isabelle's foot rests against ____________________.
(a) Stephen's calf.
(b) A paddle.
(c) A rope.
(d) Stephen's foot.

2. What is Jack's last name?
(a) Freneau.
(b) Firebrace.
(c) Firestone.
(d) Fromage.

3. Why does the prostitute forgive Stephen for hurting her?
(a) It's just part of the job.
(b) She understands how difficult war is.
(c) He was drunk and didn't know what he was doing.
(d) She knows that she provoked him.

4. What does Stephen find out about Weir?
(a) He went to Harvard.
(b) He is divorced.
(c) He comes from a wealthy family.
(d) He is still a virgin.

5. What does Isabelle trust Stephen to do?
(a) Not break Lisette's heart.
(b) Make the decision about their life.
(c) Guide her husband's business profitably.
(d) Return to England with no more contact.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Azaire take Stephen the next morning?

2. What is the content of Margaret's letter to Jack?

3. How old is Jack's son, John?

4. Why can Isabelle not stop sleeping with Azaire?

5. Isabelle thinks that she should feel __________________ about sleeping with Stephen.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Stephen come to France?

2. How does Stephen punish Jack for falling asleep on sentry duty?

3. Why does Isabelle leave Stephen with no word when they are living in St.-Remy-de-Provence?

4. How does Lisette press herself on Stephen and what does she ultimately agree not to do?

5. What logic does Stephen employ when Isabelle is hesitant to go to England with Stephen?

6. What does Stephen tell Weir when he wants to hear something other than war talk?

7. Why is Weir filled with anxiety when Stephen tells him he is taking him to the village one night?

8. What is revealed about Stephen's time with Isabelle as he reminisces during a leave from the Front?

9. Why does Stephen feel that he cannot return to England when his employer tells him to do so?

10. What is Lisette's interest in Stephen?

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