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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After being injured in battle, what French military honor is bestowed upon Stephen for her courage?
(a) Médaille des évadés.
(b) Croix de Guerre.
(c) Croix de la Valeur Militaire.
(d) Croix du combattant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When war breaks throughout Europe, what military position does an energetic and patriotic Stephen join?

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

3. Which of the following best describes Jonathan's friend, Valerie Seymour?

4. What is the name of the woman Mary befriends in Italy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of tour does Brockett give to Stephen once she arrives in Paris, and what is Stephen's reaction to the tour?

2. How does Raferty prompt Stephen to return home to Morton?

3. How does Stephen spoil Mary when they return to Paris after the war?

4. What gossip begins to emerge about Stephen and Mary while they are on their first vacation together?

5. How does Mary feel when she learns that Martin is in love with her?

6. How do Barbara and Jamie die?

7. After leaving the hospital, where does Stephen take Mary for vacation, and what does she realize about their relationship?

8. What writing advice does Jonathan Brockett give to Stephen upon the release of her second novel?

9. Why did Madamoiselle Duphot return to Paris after living for many years in England?

10. What is Rue Jacob?

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