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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 the porter change his occupation?
(a) To become busier.
(b) To leave his current town.
(c) To make more money.
(d) He injures his back shoveling coal and has no choice.

2. Who has arrived?
(a) The Generalissimo.
(b) Le chef.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Il Duce.

3. What do people believe happened to the Gaults?
(a) That they were killed in the violence in Ireland.
(b) That they have started a new family and forgotten Lucy.
(c) That they were arrested for their crimes abroad.
(d) That they have become victims of poverty or disaster.

4. How old is Lucy at the beginning of the story?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Nine.

5. How does Henry react to the news that Ralph is returning for a visit?
(a) He is depressed and moody.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He is very excited.
(d) He says nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucy do with her time now that she has left school?

2. According to Everard, what are he and Heloise playing at?

3. What is carved on the trees?

4. Where was the porter shot?

5. Everard and Heloise are listening to a band play music from what opera?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Horahan regarded by others in the Camp? How does he feel?

2. How are the events at Lahardane perceived by others?

3. How does Horahan conduct himself as a soldier?

4. What type of education does Canon Crosbie want for Lucy, and why can she not get it? What do you think would be best for Lucy?

5. How does the porter, and later house painter, feel about what he did when he was injured?

6. What responses does Mr. Sullivan receive to his inquiries?

7. What are Lucy's feelings towards Ralph?

8. How does Heloise feel?

9. How do the Gaults spend their time in Italy?

10. How has Lucy changed in this chapter? How is she doing?

(see the answer keys)

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