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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Pettigrew wearing at the beginning of the book?
(a) A tuxedo.
(b) A bathrobe.
(c) His wife's housecoat.
(d) Nothing.

2. Who takes Mr. Pettigrew to the funeral?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) Mrs. Ali.
(d) Mrs. Ali's nephew.

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

4. How does Mrs. Ali feel about helping with the dance?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is nervous.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is confused.

5. Where is Mrs. Ali from?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Arabia.
(c) Greece.
(d) Pakistan.

6. Why does Pettigrew say he wants to take the pistols to his house?
(a) To hide them.
(b) To hunt with.
(c) To repair them.
(d) To sell them.

7. Why does Pettigrew feel so uncomfortable when the boy comes in the shop?
(a) He lied about where he is.
(b) He knows Roger will dislike him leaving the house.
(c) He hates children.
(d) He doesn't want others to know of his new friendship.

8. How does Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son treat him?
(a) Normally.
(b) Lovingly.
(c) Disrespectfully.
(d) Fearfully.

9. What does the Major wear to every event Alec's wife plans?
(a) His bath robe.
(b) His military uniform.
(c) His golf attire.
(d) Formal attire.

10. What is the Major's brother's name?
(a) Brent.
(b) Bryan.
(c) Bertie.
(d) Benny.

11. What does Mrs. Ali's family suggest that offends her?
(a) She should sell her hotel.
(b) She should get re-married.
(c) She should move back to Pakistan.
(d) She should retire.

12. What is Alec's wife planning?
(a) A charity.
(b) An auction.
(c) A banquet.
(d) A dance.

13. Where did Mr. Pettigrew serve most of his time in the military?
(a) Germany.
(b) India.
(c) East Africa.
(d) France.

14. What is the name of Mr. Pettigrew's wife?
(a) Nita.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Norene.
(d) Nina.

15. How does Pettigrew get out of having tea with Sandy at the cottage?
(a) He has to take Mrs. Ali home.
(b) He has to milk his cow.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He has an appointment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Mrs. Ali with her business?

2. What is Mr. Pettigrew's favorite part of his home?

3. How did Major Pettigrew's brother die?

4. What bothers Pettigrew most about looking at Roger's cottage?

5. What is the name of the first cottage Roger shows his father?

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