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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After returning home from a visit to Morton, what is the most reasonable explanation for Stephen's decision to write a third novel?
(a) To recount her dramatic war memories.
(b) To create a better life for her partner, Mary.
(c) To finally cut off all contact with her mother, Lady Anna.
(d) To create a seperation from her needy and dependant partner, Mary.

2. On which holiday does Stephen celebrate her twenty-seventh birthday?
(a) New Years Eve.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) New Years Day.

3. How does Stephen's endeavor of writing a third novel affect her relationship with Mary?
(a) Mary oftern feels left out and unattendend to while Stephen fails to understand Mary's pain.
(b) Mary's observation of Stephen working tirelessing on her novel increases their respect and admiration for each other.
(c) Mary begins to dispise Stephen and they fight regularly.
(d) There is no real affect as both women have their preoccupations.

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

5. What is Jonathan Brockett's occupation?
(a) Horse breeder.
(b) Playwright.
(c) School teacher.
(d) Musician.

6. What activity do Jamie and Barbara pursue during their party with French African friends from school?
(a) Rythmic dancing.
(b) Cooking tradtional Creole food.
(c) Singing slave spirituals.
(d) Hide and seek.

7. After Stephen receives her military decoration, what does Mary beg her not to do?
(a) Send her away.
(b) Leave France.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Continue her militray career.

8. During renovations on her new home in Paris and collaborating with an architect, which decision does Stephen actively participate in?
(a) The home's furniture.
(b) The home's carpet.
(c) All of the above.
(d) The home's wallpaper.

9. After the wedding, where do Stephen, Mary, Jamie, and Barbara go on holiday?
(a) Orotava, Spain.
(b) London, England.
(c) Houlgate, France.
(d) Saint Malo, France.

10. How is Stephen's published third novel received by critics and the public?
(a) Stephen fears the public's reaction and thus never publishes the book.
(b) The book is a wild success.
(c) The book fails to gather anyone's attention.
(d) The book is widely criticized and a tragic disaster.

11. At Valerie Seymour's party, what is the name of the alcoholic painter Stephen and Mary are introduced to?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Jamie.
(c) Claire.
(d) Wanda.

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

13. After her banishment from Morton, Stephen purchases a small flat in London with whom?
(a) Miss Puddleton.
(b) Angela Crossby.
(c) Violet Antrim.
(d) Jonathan Brockett.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Mademoiselle Duphot's blind sister, whom Stephen and Mary visit after returning from Orotava?

3. Whom does Stephen cut off all contact and friendship with, afraid her true relationship with Mary will be discovered and criticized?

4. After returning home to Paris from their vacation, what does Stephen purchase in order to show Mary around Paris?

5. Who does Stephen travel to Paris with?

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