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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Stephen and Mary discover the morning after Barbara's death?
(a) Jamie doubled over, weeping at Barbara's feet.
(b) Jamie asleep in Barbara's lifeless arms.
(c) Jamie has fled the country.
(d) Jamie has commited suicide.

2. What relative of Martin Hallam is both polite, yet disapproving of Stephen and her lifestyle?
(a) Aunt Sarah.
(b) Uncle Robert.
(c) Aunt Elisabeth.
(d) Uncle Harry.

3. In chapter fifty-five and fifty-six, who does Stephen pretend to be lovers with?
(a) Jonathan Brockett.
(b) The alcholic painter, Wanda.
(c) Lady Massey.
(d) Valerie Seymour.

4. During Stephen's brave rescues in the heat of battle, what part of Stephen's body is injured?
(a) Her shoulder.
(b) Her leg.
(c) Her face.
(d) Her ear.

5. After the Christmas Party, which of the following institutions do Stephen and Wanda attend together one afternoon?
(a) An art gallery.
(b) A war memorial ceremony.
(c) No specific institution, just Wanda's car garage.
(d) Church.

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

7. 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.

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

9. Why does Stephen dislike Jonathan's friend, Valerie Seymour?
(a) Because she feels Valerie only likes her for what she is, not who she is.
(b) Because Valerie is unattractive.
(c) Because she hates women after her failed relationship with Angela.
(d) Because Valerie is rude and obnoxious.

10. Whom does Stephen cut off all contact and friendship with, afraid her true relationship with Mary will be discovered and criticized?
(a) Valerie Seymour.
(b) Lady Anna.
(c) Miss Puddleton.
(d) Mademoiselle Duphot.

11. After Martin's return into Stephen's life, why does she spend so much time with him?
(a) Because Martin is afraid to venture out in a new city alone.
(b) Because she enjoys the comfort he brings by accepting her lifestyle.
(c) Because spends lavishly and spoils her.
(d) Because she feels obligated to spend time with him.

12. During the time Stephen has spent away from Morton, what has she accomplished?
(a) She has written many controversal articles.
(b) She has written a highly succsesful novel.
(c) She has written her autobiography.
(d) She has published her written coorespondance with Angela.

13. What is the name of the woman Mary befriends in Italy?
(a) Lady Cameron.
(b) Lady Massey.
(c) Lady Bourgeois.
(d) Lady Gregory.

14. Judging from Mary's behavior on and off the battlefield, what characteristic traits do Mary seem to exhibit?
(a) Manipulative and dishonest.
(b) Innocent and naive, yet stubborn.
(c) Technically savy, brave, and determined.
(d) Dominative and unempathetic.

15. After leaving the military, where do Stephen and Mary eventually decide to vacation together?
(a) Ibiza.
(b) Morton.
(c) Avignon.
(d) Orotava.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stephen's endeavor of writing a third novel affect her relationship with Mary?

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

3. What is the last name of Stephen's assistant and fellow ambulance driver, Mary?

4. What is Barbara's primary symptom of illness while on vacation?

5. Who visits Stephen and Mary at their home on Christmas Eve, suggesting they pay a visit to Valerie Seymour?

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