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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. Why does Gulliver detest Crimond?
(a) He snubbed him at a meeting.
(b) He never gave him back a loan.
(c) He told him his poetry was awful.
(d) He ruined his father.

2. Who is the first speaker at the ball?
(a) Gulliver.
(b) Gerard.
(c) Conrad.
(d) Crimond.

3. What is Crimond writing about?
(a) Cultism.
(b) Marxism.
(c) Thatcherism.
(d) Fascism.

4. What does Jean say Tamar's mother wants to do to her?
(a) Marry her off.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Isolate her.
(d) Support her.

5. What does Jean tell Tamar she must learn to do?
(a) Hate.
(b) Love.
(c) Work.
(d) Dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gulliver say is appealing about Rose Curtland?

2. Who is the college orchestra playing?

3. What does the author say Jenkin could be better described as?

4. What is Leonard Fairfax studying in America?

5. What did Jean study at university?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Jenkin and Gerard worried for Jean's safety?

2. What is the matter with Tamar at the reading party?

3. How do Duncan and Jean reconcile?

4. What does Crimond want to do now he has completed his book?

5. What does Gerard and Crimond discuss during their meeting about Crimond's book?

6. How does Crimond respond to Jean's impassioned speech?

7. Why does Tamar finally agree to give up her studies?

8. What is Gulliver and Lily's relationship at the beginning?

9. What happens at Lily's house when first Tamar and then Gulliver visits her?

10. How do Tamar and Duncan end up sleeping together?

(see the answer keys)

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