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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sebastian's surname?
(a) Lock
(b) Flyte
(c) Lunar
(d) Deed

2. How do Charles and his troops get to England?
(a) By marching
(b) By car
(c) By train
(d) By plane

3. Julia departs for _________ when Charles arrives.
(a) Chicago
(b) Belfast
(c) London
(d) Glasgow

4. Which member of the family does Charles meet?
(a) Cassie
(b) Julia
(c) Cordellia
(d) Bridey

5. Boy suggests they go to __________.
(a) The Royal London Club
(b) The Hundreth Club
(c) Stringfellows
(d) The Mill Club

Short Answer Questions

1. Who picks up Charles from the station?

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

3. Who else comes with Sebastian and Charles to the ball?

4. In what country are Charles and his troops?

5. What two words does Charles use to describe a woman's charm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nanny Hawkins tell Charles in the epilogue?

2. Why does Charles ignore Anthony's warnings about Sebastian?

3. How does the ocean liner serve as a metaphor for Charles and Julia's love affair?

4. Summarize the story.

5. Describe Waugh's writing style.

6. How does Cordelia react to seeing Sebastian and Charles naked on the roof?

7. In what ways are Rex and Julian compatible?

8. Why does Brideshead interest Charles so much?

9. How does Charles show his melancholic state of mind in the opening chapter?

10. How does Lord Marchmain react to the priest coming?

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