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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Betsy Parmenter's son?
(a) Tom.
(b) Fred.
(c) Paul.
(d) Jack.

2. On what date does Part One: Chapter 1 begin?
(a) April 27, 1926.
(b) September 28, 1893.
(c) March 12, 1920.
(d) December 16, 1918.

3. In what war has Tom recently fought?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The American Revolution.
(d) World War II.

4. How many graves are on the cliff to represent Isabel's lost children in Part Two: Chapter 10?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

5. How long will it be until Tom and Isabel are granted shore leave in Part One: Chapter 7?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

6. When does Tom get news of an urgent vacancy at Janus Rock in Part One: Chapter 1?
(a) March, 1919.
(b) March, 1921.
(c) June, 1920.
(d) September, 1922.

7. What year is it when Part One: Chapter 7 begins?
(a) 1926.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1921.
(d) 1922.

8. Who has been overseeing the lighthouse at Janus Rock for the interim when Tom arrives in Part One: Chapter 3?
(a) Bluey Smith.
(b) Neville Whittnish.
(c) Harry Garstone
(d) Ralph Addicott.

9. Who is the author of The Australian Mother's Manual of Efficient Child-Rearing?
(a) Dr. Trimble Docherty.
(b) Dr. Len Bradshaw.
(c) Dr. Neville Whittnish.
(d) Dr. Samuel B. Griffiths.

10. On what date does Part One of the novel begin?
(a) September 28, 1893.
(b) April 27, 1926.
(c) December 16, 1918.
(d) March 12, 1924.

11. Where is the Manchester Queen said to be headed in Part Two: Chapter 10?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Hopetoun.
(c) Darlinghurst.
(d) Albany.

12. How long does Ralph say it will be before he returns to Janus Rock when he drops Tom off in Part One: Chapter 3?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two months.
(c) One month.
(d) Three months.

13. Who is the keeper of the boardinghouse where Tom stays in Point Partageuse in Part One: Chapter 2?
(a) Trimble Docherty.
(b) Len Bradshaw.
(c) Hannah Roennfeldt.
(d) Mrs. Mewett.

14. On what date does Part Two: Chapter 10 begin?
(a) September 2, 1926.
(b) April 27, 1926.
(c) September 28, 1893.
(d) December 16, 1918.

15. Who performs Lucy's christening in Part Two: Chapter 15?
(a) Reverend Docherty.
(b) Reverend Bradshaw.
(c) Reverend Norkells.
(d) Reverend Addicott.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what subject did Tom earn his college degree?

2. How much money is in Tom's bank account, according to the notice he receives in Part One: Chapter 4?

3. Where did Trimble Docherty commit suicide?

4. Who does Isabel's mother claim Lucy looks like in Part Two: Chapter 14?

5. What did Tom give to Isabel as a wedding gift?

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