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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whose lighter is used at the movie theatre?
(a) Clara's.
(b) Dickie's.
(c) Eddie's.
(d) Daphne's.

3. How many letters does Portia receive in her first week at Waikiki?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Ten.

4. What does Portia now see, as a result of her argument with Eddie?
(a) All of Anna's faults.
(b) The reason for the problems in her relationship with Anna.
(c) All of her own faults.
(d) All of Eddie's faults.

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

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

7. How does Major Brutt feel about Eddie?
(a) He didn't know him well, but liked him well enough.
(b) He didn't know him well enough to have an opinion.
(c) He never really liked him.
(d) He always thought he was kind but misguided.

8. Why does Eddie go back to London on Sunday night?
(a) He has to work in the morning.
(b) He promised his landlady he would be back before the weekend was over.
(c) He doesn't want to be around Portia anymore.
(d) He has to take care of his pets.

9. What does Portia ask Daphne while they are walking in chapter 4?
(a) If she might have a friend come and stay for the weekend.
(b) How many boyfriends she has had.
(c) Whether it is a good idea for her to date Eddie.
(d) If Portia can come live with them permanently.

10. What did Mr. Bursely call Portia?
(a) A sweet little kid.
(b) A prize for the eyes.
(c) A wonderful future wife.
(d) A charming little woman.

11. What does Matchett think has changed about Portia while she was at Waikiki?
(a) She is less confident.
(b) She is more outspoken.
(c) She doesn't seem happy.
(d) She is more timid.

12. Why does Portia begin to gain respect for Daphne?
(a) She meets Daphne's boyfriend.
(b) She goes to visit Daphne at work.
(c) She finds out that Daphne is a foster mother.
(d) She meets Daphne's friends.

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

14. Portia writes in her diary that she has learned what from Eddie?
(a) That she is not as beautiful as she once thought she was.
(b) That she is very insecure about her relationships.
(c) That she is not mature enough for a relationship.
(d) That maybe she should not talk at all, because she always says the wrong things.

15. Why does Portia refuse to go home after her breakup with Eddie?
(a) She doesn't want to face Anna.
(b) She wants to go back to Eddie's.
(c) She doesn't want to face Thomas.
(d) Matchett is not there to protect her.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Portia go on a date in chapter 5?

2. Why does Dickie ask Portia to dance?

3. What is the reason Portia gives Lilian for why she is going to confront Eddie in chapter 3?

4. What does Portia leave behind at Eddie's house?

5. What does Mrs. Heccomb think of Eddie?

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