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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is widely criticized and a tragic disaster.
(d) The book fails to gather anyone's attention.

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

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

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

5. During Stephen and Mary's Christmas party, what is the topic of discussion between Wanda and Stephen much to the chagrin of the other guests?
(a) Cars.
(b) Religion.
(c) The injustices placed by society on homosexuals.
(d) War experiences.

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

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

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

9. Judging from Mary's behavior on and off the battlefield, what characteristic traits do Mary seem to exhibit?
(a) Manipulative and dishonest.
(b) Technically savy, brave, and determined.
(c) Innocent and naive, yet stubborn.
(d) Dominative and unempathetic.

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

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

12. After leaving the military, where do Stephen and Mary eventually decide to vacation together?
(a) Avignon.
(b) Ibiza.
(c) Orotava.
(d) Morton.

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

14. How does Stephen react after she discovers Martin's feelings towards Mary and his subsequent plan?
(a) She becomes enraged, forbidding Mary to have any contact with Martin.
(b) She promises they will work something out.
(c) She falls into a deep depression.
(d) She refuses to speak to Martin again.

15. After Martin's arrival to Paris, why do Stephen and Mary experience increasing tension in their relationship?
(a) Stephen is bitter that Mary has chosen Martin over her.
(b) Mary has growing feelings toward Martin and struggles with her ideas of staying with Stephen.
(c) Stephen and Mary experience no significant tension.
(d) Mary is bitter at Stephen for forbidding her to see Martin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Stephen travel to Paris with?

3. During the wedding reception, why is Stephen's servant silent after wedding guest's mockery of Stephen?

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

5. What is the ethnicity of the family employed to cook and clean for Stephen in her new home in Paris?

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