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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. In Chapter 16, what does Max say about the degrees that the other girls that Serena works with have?
(a) They all studied History.
(b) They all have firsts.
(c) They all studied English.
(d) They all have firsts or seconds.

2. In Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, what does Monica fix for dinner for her husband and herself?
(a) Ham.
(b) Turkey breast.
(c) Steaks.
(d) Roast chicken.

3. In Chapter 18, how long has the American who Serena and others at MI5 listen to in Tapp's office worked for the CIA?
(a) About 24 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 22 years.
(d) Almost 23 years.

4. In Chapter 15 when Serena awakes in Tom's flat, what sounds does she hear?
(a) Gulls and typewriter.
(b) Garbage trucks.
(c) Children playing outside.
(d) Snoring and street traffic.

5. In Chapter 19, how long has it been since the government instituted three-day work weeks because of the miners strike?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 10 weeks.
(c) 8 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, where do Serena and Tom often eat?

2. In Chapter 19, after Tom sees Ian Hamilton, where are Serena and Tom to meet?

3. What does Serena tell Hadley she studied in Chapter 11?

4. In Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, what weapon does the kid have who robs Sebastian?

5. In Chapter 17, what does Tom tell Serena after delivering From the Somerset Levels to his publisher?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 20, how well is the writing going for Tom's new novel?

2. At the end of Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, why does Sebastian think that his wife is quite an actress?

3. In Chapter 14, what does Tom say about his sisters?

4. At the end of Chapter 14, what do Tom and Serena do after making love?

5. How does Tom know Shirley Shilling?

6. In Chapter 14, how does Tom react when Serena tells him that she did not get an English degree?

7. In Chapter 11, what does Serena wear when she meets Haley and how does she feel about her attire?

8. In Chapter 19, why is everyone depressed in Serena's section of the Service?

9. In Chapter 11, what problem keeps Haley awake at night?

10. In Chapter 20, what statement does Tom make to the papers?

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