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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. Where does Sebastian's father live?
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) Italy
(d) Germany

2. What is the name of the Marchmains' oldest child?
(a) Sebastian
(b) Lord Brideshead
(c) Cordelia
(d) Julia

3. What do Sebastian and Charles like to drink during the holidays?
(a) Coca cola
(b) Ginger ale
(c) Orange juice
(d) Fine wine

4. What does Charles paint during his stay?
(a) A landscape
(b) A mural
(c) A portrait
(d) An abstract painting

5. Who is the only character put on trial in this chapter?
(a) Boy
(b) Effie
(c) Charles
(d) Sebastian

Short Answer Questions

1. Sebastian invite Charles out for ________.

2. What does Charles take no interest in in his role with the army?

3. Who provides the young men advice about working hard at university?

4. What is Boy's last name?

5. Julia departs for _________ when Charles arrives.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Sebastian is not mentioned in the conversation between Nanny Hawkins and Charles?

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

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

4. Describe Charles' marriage to Celia.

5. How is memory used in Chapters 7 and 8?

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

7. In what ways are Rex and Julian compatible?

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

9. How have things changed for Sebastian and Charles at university?

10. How does Charles become acquainted with Sebastian?

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