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

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

3. What does Alec's wife need help choosing for the event she is planning?
(a) A theme.
(b) A menu.
(c) A guest list.
(d) A venue.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mr. Pettigrew's wife prefer to raise children?

2. Who did Mr. Pettigrew serve with in the Military?

3. What does Pettigrew accuse Roger of being when he takes a lease on the cottage?

4. What makes Pettigrew jealous after seeing the cottage?

5. What is the Major's brother's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Major Pettigrew go to Tewkesberry and Teale?

2. What does Major Pettigrew about after the funeral, and why?

3. Why does Mrs. Ali feel so down about her life at the beginning of the book?

4. How does Sandy react to seeing Apple Cottage?

5. What does Jemima want to do with her father's guns?

6. What does Major Pettigrew suggest for the golf club dance?

7. How does Major Pettigrew prepare for his tea with Mrs. Ali?

8. Why is Mrs. Ali hesitant to get too close to Major Pettigrew?

9. What is Major Pettigrew thinking about while he is in his garden with Mrs. Ali?

10. What is the pretense for Major Pettigrew's tea with Mrs. Ali?

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