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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The tenor of his conversation at lunch makes it clear that Maxim . . .
(a) is becoming tired of his wife.
(b) does not admire deceit.
(c) is hungry.
(d) looks forward to the time his wife becomes more sophisticated.

2. How does the narrator feel about visiting Maxim's grandmother?
(a) She thinks it will be a waste of time.
(b) She is bored by the idea but goes along with it politely.
(c) She is irritated at Beatrice asking her.
(d) She is very much in favor of it.

3. What does she believe about her relationship with Maxim?
(a) She believes the problems will blow over.
(b) She believes her marriage has failed after three months.
(c) That it is over and the divorce settlement will make her rich.
(d) She believes she will need to work hard to get through the crisis.

4. What is Beatrice's theory about the holes in Rebecca's boat?
(a) She thinks Ben probably did it.
(b) She doesn't believe there were any holes in the boat.
(c) She thinks Communists were responsible.
(d) She thinks Maxim was responsible.

5. How long ago did the narrator last use her dressing-case?
(a) Three months.
(b) A year.
(c) Four months.
(d) Four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces the arrival of Maxim's car?

2. Who are Hastings and Birkett?

3. What costume does Maxim de Winter suggest his wife wear to the fancy dress ball?

4. What does the Coroner say about Mr Tubb's workmanship?

5. According to Mrs. Danvers, why should Mrs. de Winter kill herself?

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