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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When war breaks throughout Europe, what military position does an energetic and patriotic Stephen join?
(a) Ambulance driver.
(b) Tank gunner.
(c) Infantry solider.
(d) Military horse trainer.

2. What is the likely reason Stephen occasionally travels back to Morton after moving to Paris?
(a) To visit her horses?
(b) To apologize to Lady Anna.
(c) To give Lady Anna the opportunity to apologize for the pain she has caused.
(d) To keep up appearnaces, for her mother's sake.

3. Where does Stephen's friend Mary have family?
(a) Germany.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Denmark.

4. What is Barbara's primary symptom of illness while on vacation?
(a) Severe headache.
(b) Hair loss.
(c) Chronic cough.
(d) Swollen face.

5. When "The Well of Loneliness" was published in 1928, what reason was given as to why it was banned?
(a) Any book depicting alcohol as "fun," was banned by Prohibition.
(b) It was believed to be saturated with infidelity, sexual promiscuity, and suicide.
(c) It unfairly depicts the wealthy as intolerant and homophobic.
(d) It adresses the issues of homosexuality from the point of a lesbian.

6. After Stephen puts down her ill horse, Raftery, what does Lady Anna offer Stephen as a gesture of condolence?
(a) An invitation to move back into Morton.
(b) Money to buy a new horse.
(c) Lady Anna is indifferent to Stephen and her dead horse.
(d) A tombstone for the dead horse.

7. During the wedding reception, why is Stephen's servant silent after wedding guest's mockery of Stephen?
(a) Because Stephen will throw out any guest that offends her.
(b) Because Stephen is a decorated war hero and French patriot.
(c) Because Stephen finainced virtually the entire wedding.
(d) Because the servant is afraid he will lose his job.

8. After Martin's arrival to Paris, why do Stephen and Mary experience increasing tension in their relationship?
(a) Stephen and Mary experience no significant tension.
(b) Stephen is bitter that Mary has chosen Martin over her.
(c) Mary has growing feelings toward Martin and struggles with her ideas of staying with Stephen.
(d) Mary is bitter at Stephen for forbidding her to see Martin.

9. Which character is most negatively affected by Jamie and Barbara's deaths?
(a) Mary.
(b) Jonathan Brockett.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Valerie Seymour.

10. After noticing what Stephen has done with another "lover," what is Mary's reaction?
(a) She falls deeply in love with Stephen again.
(b) She is not affected by the plan, and ignores the situation completely.
(c) She is saddened by Stephen's decision and leaves with Martin.
(d) She slaps Stephen across the face.

11. On one of Stephen's occasional visits to Morton, what important news does she learn?
(a) That the Crossbys have moved back to America.
(b) That Raftery has grown sick and lame.
(c) That Williams, the old groom now works for the Antrims.
(d) That Lady Anna is dying of cancer.

12. What written request does Stephen leave for Lady Anna before her travels abroad with Jonathan?
(a) To sell her apartment in London.
(b) To relieve Miss Puddleton of her position at Morton.
(c) To accept her fully for what she is.
(d) To not write her while away, she will not respond.

13. After returning home to Paris from their vacation, what does Stephen purchase in order to show Mary around Paris?
(a) Two new bicycles.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A hot air balloon.
(d) Two new cars.

14. What is Stephen's rationalization behind her fake-lover stunt?
(a) She is vengeful of Mary and Martin's feelings with one another.
(b) She wants Mary to become jealous, reigniting the passion in their relationship.
(c) She has fallen in love with someone else and wants to leave Mary.
(d) She hopes Mary will leave her for Martin.

15. Who visits Stephen and Mary at their home on Christmas Eve, suggesting they pay a visit to Valerie Seymour?
(a) Jonathan Brockett.
(b) Mademoiselle Duphot.
(c) Miss Puddleton.
(d) Violet Peacock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Stephen's published third novel received by critics and the public?

2. Why is Stephen depressed after the wedding reception?

3. After Martin and Stephen reestablish contact and friendship and spend time together, what does Stephen begin to realize about him?

4. In an attempt to relieve Barbara's condition, what does Stephen offer to Jamie and Barbara, only to be refused?

5. When showing Stephen around Paris, what does Jonathan primarily focus on revealing to her?

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