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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles think that sending for the answer to question #156 is a bad idea?
(a) Lord Marchmain is not in his right mind.
(b) Lord Marchmain does not want visitors.
(c) Lord Marchmain has rejected religion.
(d) Lord Marchmain will be dead before the priest arrives.

2. What does Julia say she longs for in this section?
(a) Stability and convention
(b) A sensitive man
(c) Love and understanding
(d) Children

3. Why does Lord Marchmain want to see his lawyers?
(a) So he can sue his family
(b) So he can change his will
(c) So he can get a divorce
(d) So he can sue the Catholic church

4. Who else lives with Julia and Charles at Brideshead?
(a) Cordelia
(b) Sebastian
(c) Rex
(d) Bridey

5. Which character is dying in this chapter?
(a) Lady Marchmain
(b) The German boy
(c) Lord Marchmain
(d) Sebastian

6. Who orchestrates Charles' art exhibits?
(a) Sebastian
(b) Celia
(c) Julia
(d) Cordelia

7. Why does Charles claim meeting Rex is good for Julia?
(a) She needs security.
(b) She needs money.
(c) She needs to feel wanted.
(d) She is bored of men her own age.

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

9. Why did Julia go to America?
(a) To get rich
(b) To become an artist
(c) For a business meeting
(d) To follow a man

10. Who is returning to Brideshead in this chapter?
(a) Sebastian
(b) Cordelia
(c) Bridey
(d) Lord Marchmain

11. The German boy tells Charles that Sebastian is in __________.
(a) A nunnery
(b) A monastry
(c) France
(d) A hospital

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

13. Who represents Celia in the divorce proceedings?
(a) Her father
(b) Her brother
(c) Sebastian
(d) Her sister

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

15. Where does Charles prefer to stay rather than at home?
(a) The Dorchester Hotel
(b) Julia's London flat
(c) His father's house
(d) Brideshead

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years have passed since the last section?

2. Where did Cordelia find Sebastian?

3. Who is Celia's brother?

4. Julia is upset about __________.

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

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