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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. How does Portia feel about traveling alone?
(a) She is excited to be on her own.
(b) She is confident but cautious.
(c) She is afraid that she will get lost.
(d) She is afraid that something will go wrong.

2. What is the first of Eddie's character flaws to be revealed?
(a) He is addicted to gambling.
(b) He drinks too much.
(c) He is a ladies' man.
(d) He has frightening mood swings.

3. Thomas states that people are "minor in everything but" what?
(a) Their communities.
(b) Their families.
(c) Their work.
(d) Their passions.

4. What did Eddie to do Anna that upset her?
(a) He tried to kiss her.
(b) He stole a necklace from her.
(c) He refused to see her.
(d) He raped her.

5. How does Major Brutt feel about Anna's marriage to Thomas?
(a) It is shocking to him because he can only remember her as a lover to Robert Pidgeon.
(b) He does not approve, because he dislikes Thomas.
(c) He is glad that Anna married Thomas, because she is financially secure with him.
(d) He is glad that Anna married Thomas, and got away from Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lilian ask Portia at lunch in part 1, chapter 4?

2. What is the name of Mrs. Heccomb's beach house?

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

4. What happened to Anna just before she met Thomas?

5. Why do Anna and Thomas not want any children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is it a surprise when Major Brutt visits the Quaynes' home?

3. How did Eddie get a position working for Thomas?

4. How does Matchett feel about Mrs. Quayne?

5. Why does Portia have to go stay on the coast in spring?

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

7. What happens when Portia comes home early unexpectedly?

8. What is Eddie's response when Portia asks if he and Anna are lovers?

9. How does Daphne greet Portia?

10. Why is Anna avoiding going home?

(see the answer keys)

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