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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Quayne do when she received the news that Portia had been born?
(a) Shut herself in her room for the rest of the day.
(b) Went out to lunch and didn't come back until late.
(c) Played the piano until dinner.
(d) Mrs. Quayne never received the news of Portia's birth.

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

3. For how long did Eddie and Anna see one another regularly?
(a) Six months.
(b) One month.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) A year.

4. Who comes in while Major Brutt and Thomas are talking?
(a) Anna.
(b) Portia.
(c) Portia and Eddie.
(d) Matchett.

5. With whom were Thomas's previous relationships usually carried out?
(a) Married women.
(b) Young girls.
(c) Thomas didn't have any relationships before Anna.
(d) Older spinsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Anna do for Eddie shortly after their first argument?

2. What did Portia's father say about Thomas and Anna's home?

3. What does Major Brutt say about Portia?

4. Who are the first characters introduced in the novel?

5. When does Matchett come to wish Portia goodnight?

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