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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city is the novel set?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Dublin.

2. 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.

3. How old is Portia?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

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

5. Who wrote the letter stipulating that Portia was to stay with Anna and Thomas?
(a) St. Quentin.
(b) Irene.
(c) Mrs. Quayne.
(d) Mr. Quayne.

6. What does Major Brutt accept from Thomas?
(a) A drink.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A job offer.
(d) A loan.

7. Who is Portia's mother?
(a) Mrs. Quayne.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) None of these is correct.
(d) Irene.

8. With whom does Anna return home in part 1, chapter 2?
(a) Major Brutt.
(b) St. Quentin.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Robert Pidgeon.

9. Where does Thomas work?
(a) A printing company.
(b) A railroad station.
(c) A law firm.
(d) An advertising agency.

10. What is the first of Eddie's character flaws to be revealed?
(a) He drinks too much.
(b) He has frightening mood swings.
(c) He is addicted to gambling.
(d) He is a ladies' man.

11. 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 beginning her menstrual cycle.
(d) Portia is missing her mother.

12. When does Matchett come to wish Portia goodnight?
(a) When Matchett is working late.
(b) When Portia is not feeling well.
(c) Every night.
(d) When the Quaynes are out.

13. Where did Mr. Quayne meet Irene?
(a) London.
(b) York.
(c) Hampshire.
(d) Dorset.

14. How does Portia feel about school?
(a) She doesn't mind it, but isn't excited about it.
(b) She enjoys it because it's a break from her home.
(c) She doesn't like it and gets in trouble a lot.
(d) She enjoys it because it's a challenge.

15. Whom does Anna run into as she is hailing a taxi?
(a) Mrs. Heccomb.
(b) Robert Pidgeon.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Major Brutt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna suggest that she, Thomas, and Portia should do together?

2. How does Thomas feel about Anna's idea for an activity?

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

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

5. Why doesn't Portia write anything about her outings with Eddie in her diary?

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