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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. What kind of animal does Rose hear bark in the night?
(a) A dog.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A cougar.
(d) A fox.

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

3. Which character makes Tamar feel ill at ease?
(a) Lily.
(b) Rose.
(c) Jean.
(d) Crimond.

4. What does the author say Jenkin could be better described as?
(a) Cherubic.
(b) Bony.
(c) Thoughtful.
(d) Chubby.

5. What does Violet say Oxford University is turning her daughter into?
(a) A whore.
(b) A pervert.
(c) A snob.
(d) A prig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one thing Jean says her and Crimond rarely discuss?

2. Where does Jean's father live?

3. What does Violet suggest Tamar attends instead of Oxford University?

4. Which character has Tamar fallen in love with?

5. What kind of course did Violet do to get a better job?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in the meeting between the brotherhood and Crimond?

3. Why does Violet want Tamar to give up her studies?

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

5. How does Jenkin react to Tamar's confession?

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

7. How do Jenkin and Gerard plan to persuade Jean to return to Duncan?

8. What reason does Crimond give for alienating his Oxford friends?

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

10. Why does Violet oppose Gideon and Pat's proposal to adopt her daughter?

(see the answer keys)

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