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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Portia respond when Eddie walks away during their argument?
(a) She lets him go, then runs home to cry on Daphne's shoulder.
(b) She says that he is her reason for living, and promises to try to get used to the way he is.
(c) She screams insults at his retreating back.
(d) She lets him go, then sits down and cries alone.

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

3. Who tells Portia that they will be sorry to see her go?
(a) Clara.
(b) Evelyn.
(c) Dickie.
(d) Daphne.

4. What happened to Anna just before she met Thomas?
(a) She suffered a miscarriage.
(b) She came back from a trip abroad.
(c) She came out of a failed relationship.
(d) Her mother died.

5. What does Eddie tell Portia is important to him?
(a) That she learn the ways of the world.
(b) That she be faithful to him.
(c) That she always understand him.
(d) That she stay sweet and innocent.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did Eddie limit his communication with Anna after he began working for Thomas?

2. What does Major Brutt send to Portia as a gift?

3. For how long did Eddie and Anna see one another regularly?

4. How does Portia know Eddie?

5. Who comes to dinner at the end of chapter 6?

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