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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 are Ryder and his troops going?
(a) The Sudan
(b) The Sahara
(c) London
(d) They do not know.

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

3. With whom does Lord Marchmain live in Italy?
(a) His mother
(b) His sister
(c) His male lover
(d) His mistress

4. Who invites the two young men to a private party?
(a) A doctor
(b) Two professors
(c) A policeman
(d) Two women

5. What is the name of the girl Boy claims he knows at the club?
(a) Janice
(b) Effie
(c) Daisy
(d) Norma

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the novel begin?

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

3. According to Cara, Sebastian has a tendency towards ________.

4. Why does Jasper think Charles' friends are a bad influence?

5. How his Julia related to Sebastian?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Brideshead interest Charles so much?

3. Describe what Charles sees in the chapel.

4. Describe Waugh's writing style.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What reason does Cara give for Lord Marchmain falling out of love with his wife?

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