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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Lord Marchmain live in Italy?
(a) His mother
(b) His male lover
(c) His sister
(d) His mistress

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

3. Who has Lady Marchmain hired to look after her son?
(a) Mr. Sidebottom
(b) Mr. Lawrence
(c) Mr. Phillips
(d) Mr. Samgrass

4. Why is Charles excited about setting up camp?
(a) He is happy to get a rest.
(b) They have invited women to join them.
(c) He is looking forward to a gourmet meal.
(d) He has been there before.

5. Where does Rex invite Sebastian and Charles?
(a) A charity ball
(b) A soccer match
(c) A business meeting
(d) A charity dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sebastian refuse to take Charles on a tour of the castle?

2. Between what wars does the book take place?

3. What is the name of Sebastian's nurse?

4. How many years ago did Charles first visit Brideshead?

5. For what does Charles say that the husband no longer has any affection?

(see the answer key)

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