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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. What does Ashenden declare about Driffield's novels?
(a) He does not comment.
(b) They are boring.
(c) They are mostly ideas from other authors.
(d) They are complex and intriquing.

2. How does Rosie treat William?
(a) Like a pest.
(b) Like a child.
(c) Like her brother.
(d) Like a grownup.

3. What does Lady Hodmarsh call Amy?
(a) A sacrificial caregiver.
(b) A devoted daughter.
(c) A hoyden.
(d) A money grabber.

4. Why does the person telling William the story of the Driffields say Ted marries Rosie.
(a) Rosie is pregnant.
(b) No proper girl would have him.
(c) Rosie is beautiful.
(d) Love at first sight.

5. What does the Vicar announce at dinner?
(a) William has been accepted into Oxford.
(b) Rosie has left Ted for Kemp.
(c) The Driffields have bolted to London, abandoning their debts.
(d) Ted Driffield is in debtors prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Curate and Kemp urging Ted to do?

2. From where does Amy often have to fetch Ted?

3. What has Kear never done?

4. What is Rosie able to do for long periods without growing bored?

5. How does Ted characterize William as a youth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does William say when asked about Edward Driffield and what do they debate?

2. How does William act for a while around the Driffields after seeing Rosie with Kemp?

3. Describe Mary-Ann.

4. How does Ashenden characterize Alroy Kear's writing career?

5. Why does the Vicar not want to discuss Rosie and Ted?

6. What does Lady Hodmarsh say about Amy Driffield?

7. What happens when William finds Rosie at tea one evening and then after Rosie walks out the door?

8. What does William offer out of his memories of Ted and how does Roy respond?

9. Who comes to see William off to the new school term and how does William act?

10. Describe Mrs. Greencourt's tea party, particularly the conversation about the Driffields and literature.

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