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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas wonder about Portia and Eddie?
(a) If he should disallow Portia from seeing Eddie.
(b) If he should have a talk with Eddie.
(c) What Anna will think.
(d) What Matchett will think.

2. What is the reason Thomas gives Anna for why he thinks Portia is upset in part 1, chapter 2?
(a) Thomas said something hurtful to Portia.
(b) He gives no reason.
(c) Portia is missing her mother.
(d) Portia is beginning her menstrual cycle.

3. In what month does the novel begin?
(a) April.
(b) July.
(c) January.
(d) October.

4. What does Major Brutt send to Portia as a gift?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A new dress.
(c) A puzzle.
(d) A necklace.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia like about Eddie, according to what she tells Lilian?

2. What does Thomas think of Anna's idea that Portia is unnerving when she stares at them?

3. Where are Anna and St. Quentin walking in part 1, chapter 1?

4. What position does Thomas hold at his work?

5. What does Thomas think the visitor might want?

(see the answer key)

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