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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 runs home to cry on Daphne's shoulder.
(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 sits down and cries alone.

3. 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 see why she is upset, but apologizes anyway.
(c) He doesn't respond, but walks away, and goes back home.
(d) He apologizes sincerely, and swears that it won't happen again.

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

5. Whose feelings did Portia hurt by not spending enough time with them?
(a) Eddie's.
(b) Cecil's.
(c) Daphne's.
(d) Dickie's.

6. What does Cecil ask Portia at the end of chapter 4?
(a) If she has a boyfriend.
(b) If she will go on a date with him.
(c) Why she is staying with Mrs. Heccomb.
(d) Where her parents are.

7. Who comes to visit Portia in chapter 8?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Cecil.
(d) Matchett.

8. What does Eddie expect of Portia while he visits her at Waikiki?
(a) That if anyone gives him trouble she will defend him.
(b) That she will not speak to Dickie, or any other man.
(c) That she will pretend that she doesn't know him very well.
(d) That she will devote all of her time to entertaining him.

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

10. What is Anna doing while she is standing at the window?
(a) Looking at the scenic view, which she had missed during her trip abroad.
(b) Looking to see if Thomas would be home soon.
(c) Trying to escape her thoughts.
(d) Spying on Thomas and Portia.

11. Why does Eddie call Anna at the beginning of chapter 3?
(a) To ask her for advice.
(b) To admonish her for reading Portia's diary.
(c) To speak with Thomas.
(d) To confess his suppressed love for her.

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

13. How many parties has Portia been to?
(a) Only a few, never with many people.
(b) None; Daphne's party is her first.
(c) Too many for her to count.
(d) A few, but only hosted by family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else noticed a change in Portia, besides Matchett?

2. Who begins to cry on the balcony?

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

4. How did St. Quentin's words about trust and honor make Portia feel?

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

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