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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what did Vera spend her time writing?
(a) Letters to penpals around the world.
(b) Letters to politicians.
(c) Newspaper articles.
(d) Novels.

2. What happened to Vera one day while working in the ward?
(a) She was yelled at by a doctor.
(b) She collapsed.
(c) She sprained her ankle.
(d) She came down with a high fever.

3. What did Vera intend to do after she finished at Oxford?
(a) Go into nursing.
(b) Continue her studies at Cambridge.
(c) Work for a newspaper.
(d) Get married.

4. What did Vera find out when she went to Brighton to wait for Roland?
(a) That one of her short stories was to be published.
(b) That Roland had died.
(c) That Edward had been wounded.
(d) That her father had had a heart attack.

5. What did Roland send to Vera after being sent to the front?
(a) Ruby earrings.
(b) An amethyst brooch.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A pearl necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened on the train ride from London to Buxton in Chapter 4?

2. Why did Vera go back to Buxton in Chapter 3?

3. Where did Vera begin to do volunteer work?

4. What Oxford exam did Vera sit and pass in Chapter 3?

5. What is the name of Vera's brother?

(see the answer key)

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