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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Maurice's reaction to Durham after he reads the Symposium?
(a) He falls into Durham's arms.
(b) He is angry at Durham for having such a position.
(c) He is harsh and says men don't feel that way.
(d) He is angry at Durham for getting engaged.

2. Who is Dr. Barry?
(a) A suitor of Maurice's mother.
(b) The family doctor.
(c) Maurice's father.
(d) A family friend.

3. What does Maurice tell Durham he believes about in religion?
(a) The redemption.
(b) The immaculate conception.
(c) The Trinity.
(d) The crucifixion.

4. How does Clive behave towards Maurice after he recovers from his relapse?
(a) Cold.
(b) With hatred.
(c) More loving than ever.
(d) Indifferent.

5. What does Durham tell Maurice about his Christmas vacation?
(a) His family found out he was gay.
(b) He got into a fight with his mother.
(c) He thought of Maurice the entire time.
(d) He is never going home again.

6. In Chapter 1, what are Maurice and his class doing?
(a) Going to the auditorium.
(b) Taking a walk.
(c) They are at recess.
(d) Reading in a classroom.

7. Where does Maurice meet Durham in Chapter 6?
(a) In the cafeteria.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the gardens.
(d) In Risley's room.

8. What is the novel dedicated to?
(a) "A better year".
(b) "A better life".
(c) "A life without rules".
(d) "A freer society".

9. What does Mr. Ducie talk with Maurice about?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) College.
(d) Sex.

10. What is the name of the Durham family home?
(a) Parge.
(b) Pemberly.
(c) Pennington.
(d) Penge.

11. What is the name of the preparatory schoolmaster?
(a) Mr. Abrahams.
(b) Mr. Reed.
(c) Mr. Ducie.
(d) Mr. Conroy.

12. What does Clive do with Maurice's letter in Chapter 23?
(a) Burns it.
(b) Rips it up.
(c) Doesn't ever open it.
(d) Cries over it.

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

14. What does Mr. Ducie forget to do after their talk?
(a) Take Maurice back to class.
(b) Erase the drawings in the sand.
(c) Give Maurice a hall pass.
(d) Ask if Maurice understood.

15. What do Clive and Maurice spend their nights doing?
(a) Talking in the study.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Riding horses.
(d) Making plans for their future together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Durham tell Maurice to read over vacation?

2. When Maurice returns to campus, who calls him down to talk?

3. In Chapter 2, what is Maurice's first dream about?

4. What does Mrs. Durham question Maurice about?

5. What is Durham's response when Maurice tells him he loves him?

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