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

2. Why does Mr. Pettigrew need help at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is depressed and missing his wife.
(b) He is in shock about his brother's death.
(c) He has a head cold.
(d) He cannot undo the bowtie on his tuxedo.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son take him to the funeral?

2. Who told Major Pettigrew about his brother's death?

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

4. What is Mrs. De Vere's first name?

5. What kind of dwelling is Mr. Pettigrew's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Pettigrew protect his brother's guns?

3. What mistake does Sandy make when meeting Major Pettigrew?

4. Why is it hard for Major Pettigrew to visit his sister-in-law after the funeral?

5. How is Grace's sudden illness a good thing for Pettigrew?

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

7. How does Major Pettigrew feel about the wives of the golf club?

8. Who is Jemima, and what does Major Pettigrew think of her?

9. How did people respond to Pettigrew's suggestion for the golf club dance?

10. Please describe Mrs. Ali's store.

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