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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told Matchett when Portia was born?
(a) Mr. Quayne.
(b) Mrs. Quayne.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Irene.

2. What does Matchett say about Thomas and Anna's home?
(a) It has many happy memories associated with it.
(b) It has no memories, and they are trying to change that.
(c) It has too many painful memories associated with it.
(d) It has no memories, and they have worked hard to make it so.

3. What does Anna suggest that she, Thomas, and Portia should do together?
(a) Play a board game.
(b) Go for a drive.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) See a movie.

4. How did Major Brutt get to know Robert Pidgeon?
(a) Major Brutt worked for Robert.
(b) Robert and Major Brutt are related.
(c) Robert worked for Major Brutt.
(d) They were wounded and on leave together.

5. How did Matchett feel about Mrs. Quayne sending Mr. Quayne away?
(a) Matchett felt that it was unforgivable.
(b) Matchett sympathized with her employer.
(c) Matchett had no feelings either way.
(d) Matchett felt that Mrs. Quayne should have tried to work things out with Mr. Quayne.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does the novel begin?

2. What is Portia doing, instead of listening to her teacher?

3. Who asks Major Brutt if he knows Robert Pidgeon?

4. What does Portia ask Matchett in part 1, chapter 6?

5. What does Anna want Major Brutt to tell Robert Pidgeon?

(see the answer key)

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