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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sebastian's father live?

2. What is the name of Lord Marchmain's mistress?

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

4. Who is the only character put on trial in this chapter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nanny Hawkins tell Charles in the epilogue?

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

3. In what ways are Rex and Julian compatible?

4. In what is Rex an unsavory character?

5. What does Boy suggest they do to spice up their evening?

6. Why does Charles ignore Anthony's warnings about Sebastian?

7. How does Charles become acquainted with Sebastian?

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

9. To what does Charles compare the army?

10. Describe Waugh's writing style.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Catholic religion. Where does it originate? What influence has it had on politics and peoples' ideas about how they should live? Why do you think there have problems between the Catholic and Protestant faiths. What are the main differences between Catholicism and Protestantism?

Essay Topic 2

The novel is partly set in Oxford.

1) What meaning does Oxford bring to the novel? What would you automatically presume about a novel that is set in Oxford?

2) How different do you think today's Oxford is to the Oxford in the novel? How do you think the novel's meaning would change if it were set in today's Oxford?

3) How do you think the setting contributes to the novel's humor?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Waugh's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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