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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On one of Stephen's occasional visits to Morton, what important news does she learn?
(a) That Lady Anna is dying of cancer.
(b) That Raftery has grown sick and lame.
(c) That the Crossbys have moved back to America.
(d) That Williams, the old groom now works for the Antrims.

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

3. One day while walking the Paris streets, Stephen encounters her old Morton tutor Mademoiselle Duphot. Why is Duphot living in Paris?
(a) To care for her blind sister.
(b) She married a man from Paris.
(c) To care for her dying mother.
(d) To look for a job.

4. 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 wallpaper.
(c) The home's carpet.
(d) All of the above.

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

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

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

8. 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 Valerie is rude and obnoxious.
(d) Because she hates women after her failed relationship with Angela.

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

10. 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) It adresses the issues of homosexuality from the point of a lesbian.
(c) It unfairly depicts the wealthy as intolerant and homophobic.
(d) Any book depicting alcohol as "fun," was banned by Prohibition.

11. Which of the following best describes Jonathan's friend, Valerie Seymour?
(a) She is heterosexual.
(b) She is a wealthy Englishwoman.
(c) She is a skilled dancer.
(d) All of the above.

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

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

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

15. What is the ethnicity of the family employed to cook and clean for Stephen in her new home in Paris?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Breton.
(c) Slavic.
(d) Fresian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Stephen depressed after the wedding reception?

2. Who does Stephen travel to Paris with?

3. After Stephen publishes her second work, where does Jonathan suggest Stephen travel abroad to?

4. During the time Stephen has spent away from Morton, what has she accomplished?

5. What is the likely reason Stephen occasionally travels back to Morton after moving to Paris?

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