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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Charles and Sebastian view from the roof in this section?
(a) The swimming baths
(b) The Miss Brideshead pageant
(c) The red arrow show
(d) The agricultural show

3. Who provides the young men advice about working hard at university?
(a) Their tutors
(b) Their families
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The police

4. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1944
(b) 1939
(c) 1941
(d) 1943

5. Who picks up Charles from the station?
(a) Sebastian
(b) Rex
(c) Lady Marchmain
(d) Julia

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sebastian always carry with him?

2. Why does Sebastian fill Charles' room with flowers?

3. What kind of meals do Charles and Sebastian like to be served?

4. What does Charles find most shocking about Sebastian's family?

5. Why does Anthony say Sebastian's family should be avoided?

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