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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. To what does Charles compare his service?
(a) An umbrella
(b) A child
(c) A husband
(d) An ape

2. In which city is Charles' home?
(a) Oxford
(b) Birmingham
(c) Liverpool
(d) London

3. What is the name of Sebastian's nurse?
(a) Nanny Duke
(b) Nanny Hawkins
(c) Nanny Smith
(d) Nanny Sloth

4. What two words does Charles use to describe a woman's charm?
(a) Dreamy and dangerous
(b) Lost and forgetful
(c) Random and delicate
(d) Routine and mechanic

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what country do Charles and his troop travel?

2. Why does Charles state he does not partake in the drinking games?

3. Where do Sebastian and Charles decide to travel to in this section?

4. Julia departs for _________ when Charles arrives.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charles and Sebastian's life at Brideshead during the summer.

2. What information does Cordelia bring about her brother, Sebastian?

3. What statement by Lord Marchmain's mistress does Charles now understand?

4. What agreement do Charles and Celia come to in their divorce case?

5. Why do you think Charles is attracted to Julia?

6. How do Charles and Julia spend their time at Brideshead in Book 2, Chapters 3 and 4?

7. How has Waugh dealt with the theme of homosexuality so far in the novel?

8. What is Charles Ryder's state of mind in the opening chapter?

9. How does Charles become acquainted with Sebastian?

10. What does Charles learn about Sebastian in Chapters 7 and 8?

(see the answer keys)

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