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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the German boy avoid going to the army?
(a) He shoots off his toe.
(b) He attacks the leading officer.
(c) He tells them he is gay.
(d) He feigns madness.

2. What is the name of Charles' friend who first invites him to Brideshead?
(a) James
(b) Julia
(c) Sebastian
(d) Chocky

3. How many years ago did Charles first visit Brideshead?
(a) Forty years
(b) Twenty years
(c) Thirty years
(d) Ten years

4. Why has Lady Marchmain hired Mr. Samgrass?
(a) To analzye Charles
(b) To act as her escort
(c) To moniter Sebastian's behavior
(d) To drive her around Oxford

5. What is the name of the main character of the novel?
(a) Lord Fellows
(b) Charles Ryder
(c) Sebastian Mainstream
(d) Rex Mottram

Short Answer Questions

1. The German boy tells Charles that Sebastian is in __________.

2. Where does Sebastian's father live?

3. What do Sebastian and Charles like to drink during the holidays?

4. What does Charles take no interest in in his role with the army?

5. What university is near Sebastian and Charles' school?

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