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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 is the relationship between Dickie and Daphne?
(a) Spouses.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Father and daughter.

2. Why did Denis ask Anna to check up on Eddie?
(a) Anna was the only person that Eddie was willing to see.
(b) Denis was worried that Eddie might be suicidal.
(c) Eddie refused to stay with Denis, but Denis didn't think he was well enough to be on his own.
(d) Denis was going abroad and didn't want Eddie to get lonely.

3. How does Portia respond to Matchett's opinion about Mrs. Quayne sending Mr. Quayne away?
(a) She tells Matchett that they were happy, and that Matchett should not be angry with Mrs. Quayne.
(b) She doesn't say anything.
(c) She agrees with Matchett, that the moving around was what led to her father's death.
(d) She agrees that she and her mother would have been happier without Mr. Quayne.

4. Why do Anna and Thomas not want any children?
(a) Anna has suffered two miscarriages.
(b) Anna doesn't like children.
(c) They don't have enough money to support a family.
(d) Thomas doesn't like children.

5. How long is Portia supposed to stay with Anna and Thomas?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) One month.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who runs the school Portia attends?

2. Where does Eddie work?

3. How does Portia feel about traveling alone?

4. What relationship exists between Mrs. Heccomb and Daphne?

5. Why is Portia nervous in chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Daphne greet Portia?

2. How does Thomas react to Portia visiting him in his study?

3. Portia tells Lilian she wants to confront Eddie about what?

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

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

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

7. What advice does Daphne give Portia, regarding Eddie?

8. What happens when Portia comes home early unexpectedly?

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

10. What does Portia tell Lilian about why she likes Eddie?

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