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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia lash out at Charles with in this section?

2. How long ago did Charles and Julia last see Lord Marchmain?

3. What is the name of Charles' wife?

4. How many children does Beryl Muspratt have?

5. Why does Charles think that sending for the answer to question #156 is a bad idea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Examine Waugh's writing style. How would you describe Waugh's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Waugh's style give to the story?

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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