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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. Why does Daphne feel grumpy around Portia?
(a) Because she feels that Portia takes some of the attention away from her.
(b) Because she dislikes Portia's quiet demeanor.
(c) Because she enjoys having privacy, and feels that Portia has violated it.
(d) Because she can't help associating Portia with Anna, whom she can't stand.

2. What does Thomas think the visitor might want?
(a) To see Anna.
(b) A job.
(c) Money.
(d) To see Portia.

3. Where does Thomas work?
(a) An advertising agency.
(b) A law firm.
(c) A railroad station.
(d) A printing company.

4. Who told Matchett when Portia was born?
(a) Irene.
(b) Mr. Quayne.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Mrs. Quayne.

5. Who comes in while Major Brutt and Thomas are talking?
(a) Portia and Eddie.
(b) Portia.
(c) Anna.
(d) Matchett.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the novel set?

2. With whom does Anna return home in part 1, chapter 2?

3. What position does Thomas hold at his work?

4. What did Portia's mother think about Anna?

5. What did Mrs. Quayne do when she received the news that Portia had been born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Portia perform in school?

2. What did Portia's father say about Anna and Thomas's home?

3. Who are Daphne and Dickie?

4. What does Eddie do at Mr. Bursely's get-together?

5. What did Eddie do to Anna, after knowing her for several weeks, that upset her?

6. On what nights does Matchett say goodnight to Portia?

7. What was Mr. Quayne's life like after he married Irene?

8. What is Miss Paullie's school like?

9. What does Portia tell Major Brutt about Anna and Thomas?

10. How does Thomas feel about Portia?

(see the answer keys)

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