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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Portia?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

2. What is Portia's last memory of her mother?
(a) Waving goodbye to her mother from the deck of a boat.
(b) Driving her mother to the train station.
(c) Portia doesn't remember her mother at all.
(d) Driving her mother to the clinic.

3. What does Major Brutt accept from Thomas?
(a) A drink.
(b) A job offer.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A loan.

4. What does Lilian ask Portia at lunch in part 1, chapter 4?
(a) What happened to Portia's parents.
(b) If Portia is inattentive in class because she is ill.
(c) Why Portia hadn't told her about the letter.
(d) Why Portia has been absent so much in recent days.

5. How does Thomas feel about Anna's idea for an activity?
(a) He just wants to stay at home.
(b) He wants to do something else.
(c) He wants to be able to choose the activity.
(d) He wants to go with Anna, and not let Portia come.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Major Brutt think of Anna's relationship with Portia?

2. How does Portia feel about herself when the teacher reprimands her?

3. Where does Anna send Portia in part 1, chapter 2?

4. What is Anna upset with Portia about in part 1, chapter 2?

5. What does Portia think about as she sits in front of the fire in Thomas's study?

(see the answer key)

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