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

2. Where are Ryder and his troops going?

3. How long does Charles say the woman has kept house?

4. How is Jasper related to Charles?

5. How old was Lord Marchmain when he left the family home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charles find appealing about Sebastian and his friends?

2. In what is Sebastian showing signs of coming off the rails?

3. What steps has Lady Marchmain taken to safeguard her son?

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

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

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

7. In what ways are Rex and Julian compatible?

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

9. From whose point of view is the story told?

10. Summarize the story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine alcohol consumption in America. Why is the age limit for drinking in America so high when in other countries it is as low as 16? Why has America had such a problem with alcohol when other countries do not seem to?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Waugh use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

In 2008, Brideshead Revisited was made into a film starring Emma Thompson. Why do you think the themes and ideas in the book are still relevant 50 years later? Do you think the ideas are timeless and universal? Why do you think this is the first time the novel has been made into a film?

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