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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Heccomb think of Eddie?
(a) She thinks that he is a friend of Matchett's, coming to check up on Portia.
(b) She thinks that he is Portia's boyfriend.
(c) She thinks that he is just a friend of Portia's.
(d) She thinks he is a friend of the Quaynes' who is just coming to check up on Portia.

5. Whom does Eddie flirt with at Bursely's party?
(a) Daphne, then Portia.
(b) All of the women present.
(c) Clara, then Evelyn.
(d) Portia, then Evelyn.

6. What is Anna's rationale for why she dislikes Portia so much?
(a) Anna does not dislike Portia.
(b) She blames Portia for her recent poor relationship with Thomas.
(c) Portia's presence reminds Anna of the children she might have had.
(d) Portia reminds her of herself at that age.

7. Eddie tells Portia that he will always love her, as long as she doesn't do what?
(a) Cheat on him.
(b) Change, or grow up.
(c) Date anyone else.
(d) Lie to him.

8. With whom is Eddie holding hands at the movie theatre?
(a) No one.
(b) Clara.
(c) Portia.
(d) Daphne.

9. What physical change has come over Portia during her trip?
(a) She has more color in her cheeks.
(b) She has lost weight.
(c) She has gained weight.
(d) She is very pale.

10. How does Eddie respond to Portia's confronting him about holding hands at the movie theatre?
(a) He apologizes sincerely, and swears that it won't happen again.
(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 says that he just wanted to make friends, and is condescending toward Portia.

11. What does Portia leave behind at Eddie's house?
(a) Her coin purse.
(b) A letter for him.
(c) Her locket.
(d) Her school bag.

12. According to Eddie, why is their fight all Portia's fault?
(a) She is insecure and wants his attentions all to herself.
(b) She is overreacting to the situation.
(c) She has too many expectations, and doesn't understand him enough.
(d) She misunderstood the nature of their relationship.

13. When Portia refuses to go home, what does Eddie do?
(a) Stays in the park with her.
(b) Calls her a cab.
(c) Takes her back to his place.
(d) Walks home, leaving her alone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many parties has Portia been to?

2. What color is the dress Portia wears to Daphne's dance party?

3. What does Anna do as soon as she returns home from her trip abroad?

4. Why does Eddie go back to London on Sunday night?

5. How many letters does Portia receive in her first week at Waikiki?

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