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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Ducie want to talk to Maurice in the first chapter?
(a) He wants to tell him about his father.
(b) He wants to tell him about high school.
(c) He wants to make sure he is ready to graduate.
(d) He wants to give him the "good talk".

2. Why does Clive choose such a small room for Maurice when he visits?
(a) He wants Maurice to be comfortable.
(b) Clive has no authority over the choice of room.
(c) There is a better view from that room.
(d) It is connected to Clive's room.

3. What is the outcome of Maurice and Durham's debates?
(a) Maurice stops reading.
(b) Maurice comes out to his family.
(c) Maurice stops going to church.
(d) Maurice switches political parties.

4. What is Maurice's signal that Durham loves him as well?
(a) Durham winks as he leaves the room.
(b) Durham starts singing to him.
(c) Durham starts crying and telling him no.
(d) He hears Durham cry his name in his sleep.

5. What makes Maurice sad about Clive when he visits Clive's family?
(a) Clive's family looks down on Maurice.
(b) Clive crumbles under pressure from his family.
(c) Clive's family are not friendly people.
(d) Clive wants to produce an heir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Durham question Maurice about?

2. When Clive and Maurice meet for lunch, what is their reaction?

3. What is the novel dedicated to?

4. What is Durham looking for?

5. Who is Gladys Olcott?

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