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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles say he must remain in London?
(a) To tend to his exhibitions
(b) To spend time with Julia
(c) To see his mother
(d) To find a house

2. From what artistic style does Charles want to move away?
(a) French style
(b) Brazilian style
(c) Typical English style
(d) Italian style

3. Why does Celia accept Charles' excuse for staying in London?
(a) She can continue with her affair.
(b) She wants time alone.
(c) It is business related.
(d) She no longer loves Charles.

4. How many years have passed since the last section?
(a) Nine years
(b) Ten years
(c) Eight years
(d) Five years

5. How long has it been since Charles has seen Sebastian?
(a) A year and a half
(b) Two years
(c) Five years
(d) Six months

6. Who is Celia's brother?
(a) Anthony
(b) Sebastian
(c) Rex
(d) Boy

7. What instills Julia with a sense of urgency?
(a) Her father's illness
(b) Talk of another World War
(c) Her age
(d) Her own illness

8. How many children does Beryl Muspratt have?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Eight

9. Why will Beryl not come to Brideshead?
(a) Charles and Julia's inapproriate living arrangement
(b) She cannot leave her sickly son.
(c) It is too far.
(d) The castle is haunted.

10. Who does the family want to send for for Lord Marchmain's benefit?
(a) A woman
(b) A doctor
(c) A pharmacist
(d) A priest

11. Who does Charles meet aboard the ocean liner?
(a) Julia
(b) Sebastian
(c) Boy
(d) Anthony

12. What surprises the family about Lord Marchmain?
(a) He has a new mistress
(b) His apppearance has diminished
(c) He is married
(d) He is in a wheelchair

13. What is Charles' daughter's name?
(a) Gillian
(b) Celia
(c) Cara
(d) Caroline

14. Why has Charles traveled to Central America?
(a) To see Sebastian
(b) For inspiration
(c) For a holiday
(d) To get away from his wife

15. What does Celia conduct whilse on the ocean liner?
(a) An orchestra
(b) A writing group
(c) Publicity for Charles' work
(d) A discussion on marriage

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Lord Marchmain meet Beryl?

2. Where did Cordelia find Sebastian?

3. Who represents Celia in the divorce proceedings?

4. Why does Charles claim Rex wants to marry Julia?

5. What kind of disorder is Sebastian fighting in question #99?

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