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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. Where does Stephen's friend Mary have family?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Wales.
(d) Germany.

2. 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) The injustices placed by society on homosexuals.
(b) War experiences.
(c) Religion.
(d) Cars.

3. During the wedding reception, why is Stephen's servant silent after wedding guest's mockery of Stephen?
(a) Because Stephen finainced virtually the entire wedding.
(b) Because the servant is afraid he will lose his job.
(c) Because Stephen is a decorated war hero and French patriot.
(d) Because Stephen will throw out any guest that offends her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Stephen's published third novel received by critics and the public?

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

3. How does Stephen's endeavor of writing a third novel affect her relationship with Mary?

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

5. After the Christmas Party, which of the following institutions do Stephen and Wanda attend together one afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stephen attempt to protect Mary while the two are serving together in the ambulance brigade during the war?

2. What is Rue Jacob?

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

4. How does Adele's wedding affect Stephen emotionally?

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

6. How does Stephen react when World War I breaks out while she is living in Paris?

7. How does Stephen trick Mary into leaving her, and what is Mary's reaction to this trick?

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

9. How do Stephen and Mary spend their evenings together in Paris when they are out with their group of friends?

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

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