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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What military status did Pettigrew's father hold?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Major.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

2. What kind of business does Mrs. Ali own?
(a) Tourist shop.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Grocery store.
(d) Hotel.

3. How does Pettigrew feel about the first cottage Roger shows him?
(a) It is charming.
(b) It is disgusting.
(c) It is tiny.
(d) It is old.

4. What do Sandy and Mrs. Augerspier discuss?
(a) Jewelery.
(b) Hats.
(c) Cars.
(d) Shoes.

5. What month does Pettigrew take Mrs. Ali on a tour of his garden?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) August.

6. What is Pettigrew surprised to admire about Mrs. Ali during Sunday tea?
(a) How she reads literature.
(b) The way she speaks.
(c) Her cooking.
(d) Her history.

7. Where does Jemima hope to get the money she needs?
(a) Tweaking the policies of the will.
(b) Using her inheritance.
(c) Selling the Churchills.
(d) Selling her mother's house.

8. Why does Roger say he no longer needs his father's guidance?
(a) He is grown.
(b) He is moving away.
(c) His mother is dead.
(d) He is getting ready.

9. What is the name of Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son?
(a) Rupert.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Roger.
(d) Ryan.

10. How old is Mr. Pettigrew at the beginning of the book?
(a) 68.
(b) 78.
(c) 58.
(d) 88.

11. What does Pettigrew think of Marjorie's grief over Bertie?
(a) It is strange.
(b) It is not enough.
(c) It is appropriate.
(d) It is too much.

12. What does Pettigrew compare Daisy Green's group to?
(a) An army.
(b) All of these.
(c) A gang.
(d) A rebel band.

13. Who helps Mr. Pettigrew at the beginning of the book?
(a) Reverend Shultz.
(b) Mrs. Ali.
(c) Bonnie.
(d) Ryan.

14. How did Mr. Pettigrew's wife prefer to raise children?
(a) Spoil them.
(b) Get a nanny.
(c) Through natural means.
(d) Discipline them.

15. Where does Pettigrew meet up with Alec?
(a) The Elk's club.
(b) The grocery store.
(c) The golf club.
(d) The city center.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pettigrew feel so uncomfortable when the boy comes in the shop?

2. Why does Pettigrew go to the Taj Mahal in the first place?

3. What does Alec's wife need help choosing for the event she is planning?

4. How does Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son treat him?

5. What does the Major wear to every event Alec's wife plans?

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