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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 throws the letter away in disgust.
(b) She immediately contacts him and makes dinner plans.
(c) She asks Mary to make the final decision.
(d) She cautiously waits to give her response.

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

8. After touring places throughout Paris, what is Stephen's reaction to Jonathan's intentions?
(a) She is outraged.
(b) She is embarrased.
(c) She is bored.
(d) She is overjoyed.

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

10. After retuning from Italy, which of the following activities do Stephen and Mary regularly share with their homosexual friends?
(a) Protesting homosexual injustices at city hall.
(b) Bringing each other's pets to the neighborhood park.
(c) Going to nightclubs and bars.
(d) Taking eisurly car drives through Paris.

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

12. 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) Mary has growing feelings toward Martin and struggles with her ideas of staying with Stephen.
(c) Mary is bitter at Stephen for forbidding her to see Martin.
(d) Stephen is bitter that Mary has chosen Martin over her.

13. After falling in love with Mary, what does Martin propose to do to remedy the conflict with Stephen?
(a) To leave Paris and spare Stephen the pain of Mary's possible rejection of her.
(b) To commit suicide. He always falls in love with the wrong woman.
(c) To run away with Mary while Stephen is unaware.
(d) To confront Stephen and demand to see Mary alone as often as possible.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Martin's return into Stephen's life, why does she spend so much time with him?

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

3. At Valerie Seymour's party, what is the name of the alcoholic painter Stephen and Mary are introduced to?

4. On one of Stephen's occasional visits to Morton, what important news does she learn?

5. How does Stephen react after she discovers Martin's feelings towards Mary and his subsequent plan?

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