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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. How old was Lord Marchmain when he left the family home?
(a) Forty five
(b) Fifty
(c) Forty
(d) Sixty

2. How is Jasper related to Charles?
(a) His second cousin
(b) His cousin
(c) His uncle
(d) His brother

3. Where does Charles paint his mural?
(a) On Sebastian's bedroom wall
(b) On the garden wall
(c) On the dining room ceiling
(d) On the interior walls of the mansion

4. What does Charles take no interest in in his role with the army?
(a) Military and tactics
(b) Marching
(c) Handing out punishment
(d) Golf

5. Why does Sebastian refuse to take Charles on a tour of the castle?
(a) He is allergic to the damp
(b) It is an ugly building
(c) He does not want to introduce his family
(d) It is rife with man traps

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the main character of the novel?

2. What do Sebastian and Charles like to drink during the holidays?

3. Boy suggests they go to __________.

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

5. Which of the following is the name of one of Sebastian's friends?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to Sebastian during the Christmas holidays?

5. How does Charles continue his love affair with Julia when they arrive back in London?

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

7. What does Anthony warn Charles about regarding Sebastian?

8. How are Julia's religious beliefs affecting her in Book 2, Chapters 3 and 4?

9. How does Rex find a way to marry Julia?

10. What is Charles now doing with his life?

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