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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Portia respond when Eddie walks away during their argument?
(a) She lets him go, then runs home to cry on Daphne's shoulder.
(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 screams insults at his retreating back.

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

5. According to St. Quentin, what is friendship often about?
(a) Pretending that others have no faults.
(b) Emphasizing others' faults.
(c) Overlooking others' faults.
(d) Finding someone with fewer faults than oneself.

6. 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) She blames Portia for her recent poor relationship with Thomas.
(d) Portia reminds her of herself at that age.

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

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

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

10. Who tells Portia that she hurt someone's feelings?
(a) Cecil.
(b) Dickie.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Eddie.

11. 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 apologizes sincerely, and swears that it won't happen again.
(d) He doesn't see why she is upset, but apologizes anyway.

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

13. Who begins to cry on the balcony?
(a) Clara.
(b) Daphne.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Portia.

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

15. What does Anna say in her letter to Eddie?
(a) That he should be more careful about making personal phone calls at work so he doesn't get in trouble.
(b) That he needs to stay away from Portia from then on.
(c) That she has feelings for him, but doesn't dare tell anyone.
(d) That he should mind his own business and stay out of others' affairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Eddie ask first for a ride to the train station?

2. Who is Mr. Parker?

3. Why does Eddie call Anna at the beginning of chapter 3?

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

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

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