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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 does Mitchell focus on while questioning Billy?
(a) His bravery.
(b) His loyalty to his unit.
(c) His love for his country.
(d) His asthma and prior attacks.

2. What is the mood of the encounter between Billy and Sarah at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Boring.
(b) Loving.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Tense.

3. Why is Dr. Rivers worried Catherine's childhood?
(a) She hated it.
(b) He thinks she was traumatized.
(c) She grew up too fast.
(d) He remembers it better than his.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 9, what do the officers argue about over dinner?
(a) Which soldier deserves a promotion.
(b) What type of wine to order.
(c) Why England is still at war.
(d) Who pays for the meal.

5. Dr. Rivers becomes ill with what?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) Shingles.
(c) Chicken pox.
(d) The flu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the tint of Sarah's face, due to her work?

2. What is the price for a white woman for sale?

3. What makes it hard for Elinor to walk when she meets Billy?

4. What does Dr. Rivers see that causes him to start stammering?

5. What month is it when Billy arrives in France?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony in the lifestyle the officers are living in Part 2, Chapter 9?

2. Describe the overall relationship Dr. Rivers shares with his family.

3. Why does Dr. Rivers express concern about his childhood to his sister?

4. When Billy learns he's returning to France, what is his reaction?

5. Describe the meeting between Elinor and Billy.

6. In Dr. Rivers flashback to Njiru, the witch doctor, what does Dr. Rivers think of Njiru's ability?

7. Describe Billy's last night in London.

8. Describe Billy's feelings for Sarah.

9. Why does Billy try to downplay his asthma to the medical board?

10. What is significant about Billy's reunion with Hallet?

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