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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Thomas surprised to see his visitor in part 1, chapter 7?
(a) He thought Major Brutt was traveling abroad.
(b) Major Brutt was angry with Anna and they didn't think he'd ever come back.
(c) The Quaynes rarely get visitors, and Thomas is used to his privacy.
(d) Thomas was expecting someone different.

3. How does Portia know Eddie?
(a) He is a friend of Anna's.
(b) He is a friend from when she lived in Switzerland.
(c) He is a friend of her parents'.
(d) He is her caretaker when Anna and Thomas go on trips.

4. With whom does Portia begin to develop a friendship in chapter 8?
(a) Robert Pidgeon.
(b) Evelyn.
(c) Anna.
(d) Clara.

5. Who is Portia?
(a) Anna's daughter.
(b) Thomas's cousin.
(c) Anna's sister.
(d) Thomas's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of attraction does Eddie deny exists between himself and Portia?

2. What is the reason Thomas gives Anna for why he thinks Portia is upset in part 1, chapter 2?

3. What does Lilian ask Portia at lunch in part 1, chapter 4?

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

5. What was the excuse Eddie gave Anna for his behavior toward her?

(see the answer key)

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