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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas notice about Portia and Eddie the first time he sees them together?
(a) They are standing so close that they are almost holding hands.
(b) Thomas is relieved to see that they seem to be just friends.
(c) Portia seems taken with Eddie, but he is aloof to her.
(d) Eddie seems taken with Portia, but she is aloof to him.

2. How did Matchett feel about Mrs. Quayne sending Mr. Quayne away?
(a) Matchett felt that Mrs. Quayne should have tried to work things out with Mr. Quayne.
(b) Matchett sympathized with her employer.
(c) Matchett had no feelings either way.
(d) Matchett felt that it was unforgivable.

3. With whom does Anna return home in part 1, chapter 2?
(a) St. Quentin.
(b) Robert Pidgeon.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Major Brutt.

4. What happened to Anna just before she met Thomas?
(a) She suffered a miscarriage.
(b) She came back from a trip abroad.
(c) She came out of a failed relationship.
(d) Her mother died.

5. What does Eddie say to Portia about Anna?
(a) She's selfish.
(b) She's a cynic.
(c) She's generous.
(d) She's a snob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the agreement that Anna and Eddie reached after Eddie got his job?

2. What does Major Brutt accept from Thomas?

3. Why is Thomas surprised to see his visitor in part 1, chapter 7?

4. What does Major Brutt think of Anna's relationship with Portia?

5. Why did Anna invite Major Brutt back to her home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Matchett finds the letter from Eddie under Portia's pillow?

2. What does Anna think caused Portia to want not to come home?

3. Why does Dickie ask Portia to dance at the party?

4. What does St. Quentin tell Portia about friendship?

5. What happens when Portia comes home early unexpectedly?

6. What is contained in the first three letters Portia receives from London?

7. What is Anna's relationship with Major Brutt?

8. How does Eddie react when Portia confronts him about holding Daphne's hand?

9. Why is Portia staying with Anna and Thomas?

10. According to Matchett, what changed about Portia during her trip to Waikiki?

(see the answer keys)

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