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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Anna invite Major Brutt back to her home?
(a) Thomas is friends with Major Brutt.
(b) Anna has unresolved feelings for Major Brutt.
(c) Anna has memories of Robert Pidgeon, associated with Major Brutt.
(d) Thomas has memories of Robert Pidgeon, associated with Major Brutt.

2. What does Thomas think of Anna's idea that Portia is unnerving when she stares at them?
(a) Anna is being neurotic.
(b) Portia should be more considerate.
(c) Thomas doesn't know that Anna feels this way.
(d) Thomas agrees with Anna.

3. In what time does the novel begin?
(a) 1890s.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1830s.

4. How does Thomas feel about having someone in his study at the end of a day?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He welcomes the company.
(c) He doesn't mind either way.
(d) He feels somewhat unnerved and violated.

5. Who are the first characters introduced in the novel?
(a) Anna and Portia.
(b) Portia and Thomas.
(c) Thomas and Mr. Quayne.
(d) Anna and St. Quentin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lilian at Portia's school?

2. What do Portia and her friend take a path through to get to school?

3. Where does Eddie work?

4. Who is Portia?

5. What possession of Portia's does Anna find in chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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