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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Miss Puddleton.
(c) Mademoiselle Duphot.
(d) Lady Anna.

5. 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.

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

7. After returning home from vacation, why is Stephen upset at her mother's request to visit her at Morton?
(a) Because Lady Anna criticized Stephen's novels.
(b) Because Lady Anna sold Sir Phillip's possessions.
(c) Because Lady Anna failed to invite Mary.
(d) Because Lady Anna has defied Stephen's request to not write her.

8. 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 finainced virtually the entire wedding.
(c) Because the servant is afraid he will lose his job.
(d) Because Stephen is a decorated war hero and French patriot.

9. Why is Stephen depressed after the wedding reception?
(a) Because Mary falls mysteriously ill.
(b) Because Stephen discovers she has lost astounding amounts of money after financing the wedding.
(c) Because the wedding showed Stephen what she will never experince with Mary.
(d) Because her mother, Lady Anna, passes away.

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

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

12. What would accurately describe Stephen's response toward Mary's confessions of love and attraction?
(a) She jumps at the opportunity to express her mutual love for Mary.
(b) She is concerned that Mary lacks the comprehension of her decisions.
(c) She is disgusted and terrified by Mary's confession.
(d) She laughs at Mary's confession, telling her she'll never understand true love.

13. In an attempt to relieve Barbara's condition, what does Stephen offer to Jamie and Barbara, only to be refused?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Two bottles of whiskey and a bag of tobacco.
(c) Money to pay for Barbara's medical bills.
(d) Money to pay for Jamie and Barbara's dream car.

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

15. How long does Stephen live away from home before being called back to Morton for the first time?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) One month.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Stephen takes in the sights and cultures of Paris life, she begins fencing again. What is the name of her instructor?

3. On vacation together, what activities do Stephen and Mary particularly enjoy doing?

4. Where does Stephen's friend Mary have family?

5. After the wedding, where do Stephen, Mary, Jamie, and Barbara go on holiday?

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