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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. Charles gives the army the characteristics of ___________.
(a) An ape
(b) A cat
(c) A woman
(d) A man

2. According to Cara, Sebastian has a tendency towards ________.
(a) Alcoholism
(b) Drugs
(c) Women
(d) Love

3. At what estate do Charles and his troops set up camp?
(a) York
(b) Windsor
(c) Brideshead
(d) Newbury

4. What is the name of Lord Marchmain's mistress?
(a) Helena
(b) Philipa
(c) Cara
(d) Nora

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sebastian decide to put away in this chapter?

3. What does Charles find most shocking about Sebastian's family?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what way is the theme of religion prevalent in Book 2, Chapter 5?

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

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

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

7. What happens to Sebastian during the Christmas holidays?

8. Why is Julia upset with Bridey's wife in Book 2, Chapters 3 and 4?

9. Describe what Charles sees in the chapel.

10. What is Charles' reason for not wanting a priest to give Lord Marchmain his religious rites?

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