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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Stephen's reaction toward Martin Hallam's letter, notifying her of his recent move to Paris and intentions to reignite their friendship?
(a) She cautiously waits to give her response.
(b) She immediately contacts him and makes dinner plans.
(c) She asks Mary to make the final decision.
(d) She throws the letter away in disgust.

2. Whose French wedding is financed, catered, and housed by Stephen?
(a) The daughter of Stephen's servent, Adele.
(b) Violet Peacock.
(c) Jonathan Brockett.
(d) The son of Stephen's servent, Klaus.

3. What name does Mary give her newly rescued dog?
(a) David.
(b) Harry.
(c) Aric.
(d) Lucky.

4. What is the last name of Stephen's assistant and fellow ambulance driver, Mary?
(a) Higgins.
(b) Lesignor.
(c) Llewellyn.
(d) Cunnigham.

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

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

7. On which famous Paris street does Stephen decide to buy her home?
(a) Rue de Seine
(b) Av Bosquet.
(c) Rue Jacob.
(d) Port de Conti.

8. While Stephen takes in the sights and cultures of Paris life, she begins fencing again. What is the name of her instructor?
(a) Doinel.
(b) Flament.
(c) Truffaut.
(d) Buisson.

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

10. What character is resentful of Jonathan's interference in Stephen's plans and future?
(a) Miss Puddleton.
(b) Lady Anna.
(c) Angela Crossby.
(d) Colonel Antrim.

11. Upon arrival back to Paris from vacation, what is Barbara's diagnosis?
(a) Pancretitis and a weak liver.
(b) Highly developed lung cancer.
(c) Double pneumonia and a weak heart.
(d) A brain infection.

12. How does Puddle react when Stephen suggests she move back to Morton?
(a) She is obedient.
(b) She is eager.
(c) She is outraged.
(d) She is reluctant.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Judging from Mary's behavior on and off the battlefield, what characteristic traits do Mary seem to exhibit?

2. Why does Stephen take young women, such as Mary, "under her wing" during military operations?

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

4. On which holiday does Stephen celebrate her twenty-seventh birthday?

5. After returning home from vacation, why is Stephen upset at her mother's request to visit her at Morton?

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