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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Eddie to do Anna that upset her?
(a) He stole a necklace from her.
(b) He refused to see her.
(c) He tried to kiss her.
(d) He raped her.

2. Where does Daphne work?
(a) In a nursery.
(b) In a doctor's office.
(c) In a school.
(d) In a library.

3. What is happening at the Quaynes' home in April?
(a) Anna and Thomas are traveling abroad.
(b) Portia is staying alone with Matchett for a week.
(c) Portia is traveling abroad.
(d) Eddie is staying with the Quaynes for a week.

4. What does Portia like about Eddie, according to what she tells Lilian?
(a) He is different from any other man she knows.
(b) He treats her well.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) He is kind and generous.

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

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

7. Why is Anna upset about Portia's distress in part 1, chapter 2?
(a) Anna hates having someone in the house that she must pity, but can't even pretend to love.
(b) Anna is angry with Thomas for making Portia upset.
(c) Anna feels guilty for causing Portia to be upset.
(d) Anna loves Portia, and hates seeing her upset.

8. What does Eddie say to Portia about Anna?
(a) She's a cynic.
(b) She's a snob.
(c) She's selfish.
(d) She's generous.

9. What was the agreement that Anna and Eddie reached after Eddie got his job?
(a) They agreed to close the door on their former relationship.
(b) They agreed to get along for Thomas's sake.
(c) They agreed to pretend that nothing had happened between them.
(d) They agreed to continue seeing each other, but only in secret.

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

11. What was the excuse Eddie gave Anna for his behavior toward her?
(a) He was still getting over his other love.
(b) He was worried about money.
(c) He had been drinking too much.
(d) He did not bother to explain his actions to her.

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

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

14. Why did Denis ask Anna to check up on Eddie?
(a) Denis was going abroad and didn't want Eddie to get lonely.
(b) Anna was the only person that Eddie was willing to see.
(c) Eddie refused to stay with Denis, but Denis didn't think he was well enough to be on his own.
(d) Denis was worried that Eddie might be suicidal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thomas work?

2. What does Matchett find when she tries to fluff Portia's pillow?

3. What relationship exists between Mrs. Heccomb and Daphne?

4. What does Portia miss about living with Anna and Thomas?

5. In what time does the novel begin?

(see the answer keys)

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