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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What advice does Daphne give Portia regarding Eddie?
(a) To date him if she wants, but to date other men as well.
(b) Not to trust him, because it is obvious that he is simply leading Portia on.
(c) To try to get him to stop drinking so much.
(d) To give him everything she has, and hope he doesn't break her heart.

3. Why does Dickie ask Portia to dance?
(a) Because he thinks Portia might be lonely.
(b) Because he wants to make Clara jealous.
(c) Because he likes Portia.
(d) Because he wants to annoy his sister.

4. What makes Daphne's friends warm up to Portia?
(a) Knowledge that she is an orphan.
(b) Her outgoing personality.
(c) Her relationship with the Quaynes.
(d) The mention of a boyfriend.

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

6. What does Eddie finally admit to Portia in part 3, chapter 4?
(a) That Anna wanted him to make Portia suspicious.
(b) That he is married.
(c) That he would be happier without her.
(d) That he cheated on her with Daphne.

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

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

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

10. 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 doesn't want to hurt her.
(d) He wants to be alone for a while.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Parker?

2. With whom is Eddie holding hands at the movie theatre?

3. How does Portia respond when Eddie walks away during their argument?

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

5. What is Anna doing while she is standing at the window?

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