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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's favorite part of his home?
(a) The garden.
(b) The pond.
(c) The porch.
(d) The dining room.

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

3. Why is Mrs. Khan rude to Mrs. Ali?
(a) Her ethnicity.
(b) Her bad manners.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Her social status.

4. What kind of dwelling is Mr. Pettigrew's house?
(a) Estate.
(b) Mansion.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Cottage.

5. How does Mr. Pettigrew feel about his pedigree?
(a) He can take it or leave it.
(b) He cherishes it.
(c) He doesn't know much about it.
(d) He is ashamed of it.

6. What does Pettigrew accuse Roger of being when he takes a lease on the cottage?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Strange.
(c) Spontaneous.
(d) Stupid.

7. What makes Pettigrew jealous after seeing the cottage?
(a) Roger has money for a summer cottage.
(b) Mrs. Ali goes home with Grace.
(c) Sandy is always with Roger.
(d) An engagement is announced.

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

9. Who helps Mrs. Ali with her business?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her nephew.
(d) Her son.

10. What does Pettigrew notice while giving Mrs. Ali a tour of the garden?
(a) All the flowers his wife loved.
(b) All the flowers Mrs. Ali loves.
(c) All the beauty of his world.
(d) All the things that are wrong with it.

11. Who told Major Pettigrew about his brother's death?
(a) A courrier.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) His son.
(d) His mail-man.

12. What does Mrs. Ali come to Sunday tea to discuss?
(a) Church.
(b) A book.
(c) The will.
(d) The golf club dance.

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

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

15. How long of a lease does Roger take on the first cottage he sees?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 10 months.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Pettigrew when he is put on a committee for the event Alec's wife is planning?

3. What was Mr. Pettigrew doing before learning that his brother died?

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

5. What does Pettigrew compare Daisy Green's group to?

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