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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 does Jones describe as a gloomy edifice?
(a) Gale's Castle.
(b) Blundell Hall.
(c) Miller's Castle.
(d) Hardy Estate.

2. What kind of event has Master Georgie been invited to?
(a) A tea party.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A fancy dress ball.
(d) A charity ball.

3. Which character did Dr. Potter advise not to come on the journey?
(a) Myrtle.
(b) Georgie.
(c) Annie.
(d) Beatrice.

4. What kind of animal does a kind boy hand back to a woman at the show?
(a) A duck.
(b) A dog.
(c) A hamster.
(d) A rabbit.

5. What problem does Georgie develop on the ship?
(a) A gambling problem.
(b) A drinking problem.
(c) A relationship problem.
(d) A financial problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Beatrice married to?

2. Where do Georgie and the duck boy put Mr. Hardy's body?

3. Who asks to speak to George when he gets back from the operation?

4. What strikes Mr. Punch's van and knocks him out of his stall?

5. What is the name of the hotel Myrtle follows Master Georgie to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pompey Jones think is his role in life?

2. How does Pompey defend himself when the footman questions why Pompey wants to be more than a servant?

3. How has the Hardy family changed four years later?

4. How does the Duck-Boy help George?

5. How does Myrtle show her vulnerability in the third chapter?

6. Why does Pompey say he almost pities George?

7. How do Rimmer, George and Pompey get the ape to turn around so they can take its photograph?

8. What does the group experience aboard the boat?

9. How does Myrtle and George's relationship develop in the opening chapter?

10. Summarize the first chapter.

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