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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eddie tell Portia to go away in chapter 7?
(a) His feelings for her are stronger than the ones she has for him.
(b) He feels smothered, because he doesn't feel for her what she feels for him.
(c) He wants to be alone for a while.
(d) He doesn't want to hurt her.

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

3. What does Portia demand to know about Eddie and Anna?
(a) If they were lovers in the past.
(b) Why they were having tea together.
(c) What they tell each other in secret.
(d) If they make fun of her behind her back.

4. According to Eddie, why should it be obvious to Portia that he loves her?
(a) Because he sends her letters every week.
(b) Because he holds hands with others, but he only kisses her.
(c) Because he traveled so far to see her.
(d) Because he pays when they go on a date.

5. What is Eddie's response when Portia confronts him about her diary?
(a) That he let Anna read it during the time that he borrowed it.
(b) That Anna told Eddie of it first.
(c) That Anna insisted on sharing it with him, against his will.
(d) That St. Quentin told Eddie, after Anna told St. Quentin.

6. What color is the dress Portia wears to Daphne's dance party?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

7. Where is Portia during Anna's lunch with Major Brutt and the Peppinghams?
(a) Visiting Thomas at work.
(b) Having tea, with Lilian.
(c) Walking with Eddie.
(d) In the garden, writing in her diary.

8. What does Major Brutt tell Portia about getting her heart broken?
(a) That she should not be upset because Eddie was no good for her anyway.
(b) That it is simply part of growing up.
(c) That there is no need for her to cry, because it won't fix anything.
(d) That it's not really so bad once you get used to it.

9. Whom is Portia daydreaming about in church at the beginning of chapter 4?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Mr. Bursely.
(c) Cecil.
(d) Dickie.

10. How does Eddie respond to Portia's accusation that he and Anna are lovers?
(a) He is not, nor has he ever been, attracted to Anna.
(b) Even if he wanted to, Anna is not that passionate.
(c) Even if Anna wanted to, Eddie would not betray Portia.
(d) Even if he wanted to, Anna would not betray Thomas.

11. When Portia comes home early, whom does she find having tea with Anna?
(a) Major Brutt.
(b) Robert Pidgeon.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Thomas.

12. Whom does Eddie ask first for a ride to the train station?
(a) Portia.
(b) Evelyn.
(c) Clara.
(d) Daphne.

13. How does Eddie respond to Portia's confronting him about holding hands at the movie theatre?
(a) He says that he just wanted to make friends, and is condescending toward Portia.
(b) He doesn't respond, but walks away, and goes back home.
(c) He doesn't see why she is upset, but apologizes anyway.
(d) He apologizes sincerely, and swears that it won't happen again.

14. Who sends Anna the bouquet of pink carnations?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Robert Pidgeon.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Major Brutt.

15. With whom does Portia go on a date in chapter 5?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Cecil.
(c) Bursely.
(d) Dickie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Portia run to see after her breakup with Eddie?

2. Why does Portia refuse to go home after her breakup with Eddie?

3. According to St. Quentin, what is friendship often about?

4. Why does Portia begin to gain respect for Daphne?

5. What does St. Quentin tell Portia during their walk to Mandeville Place?

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