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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What annoys Tony about the three women who join Brenda at the estate?
(a) They treat John Andrew like a baby.
(b) They criticize parts of the decor and architecture of the estate.
(c) They giggle all the time.
(d) They drink wine with breakfast.

2. How does John remain connected to the upper class?
(a) By his brother-in-law.
(b) By his wife.
(c) Through his grandmother.
(d) Through invitation.

3. What do Tony and John do after lunch?
(a) Play cricket with some other men.
(b) Smoke cigars and drink whiskey.
(c) Have a round of golf.
(d) Take a tour of the house.

4. What is John Beaver's age?
(a) 16.
(b) 25.
(c) 1.
(d) 60.

5. What is nice about the Brat's Club for men like John?
(a) It has a wide array of social circles.
(b) Younger men could enjoy drinking and cards without the traditional older man stigma.
(c) It is inexpensive.
(d) You do not have to be titled to go there.

6. Who is anxiously awaiting Brenda's arrival back at Hetton?
(a) No one.
(b) Tony and John Andrew.
(c) Brenda's valet.
(d) The cook who wants to discuss refreshments for an upcoming party.

7. How do the Christmas holidays go at Hetton?
(a) Tony and Brenda refind their love during the season.
(b) Tony and Brenda fight and decide to split.
(c) They are the usual traditions.
(d) The Last family traditionally do not celebrate the Christmas holidays.

8. What happens to John Andew?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) He is thrown and killed.
(c) He breaks an arm and leg.
(d) He is basically unharmed; just bruised.

9. Who comes with Brenda to Hetton?
(a) Mrs. Beaver and John.
(b) John and Polly.
(c) Polly and Jock.
(d) Polly, Veronica and Mrs. Beaver.

10. Who has come to the station to meet Tony?
(a) John Andrew.
(b) Jock.
(c) Todd.
(d) John Beaver.

11. Where does Tony end up after the get together?
(a) He ends up in the cook's daughter's room.
(b) He goes to London to confront John.
(c) In Brenda's room.
(d) In Marjorie's room.

12. What does Brenda invite John to do?
(a) To stay another night.
(b) To meet her best friend who lives in London.
(c) To go to the opera in London next time she is there.
(d) To come hear the village's barbershop quartet.

13. What is Jenny's official title?
(a) Lady Princess Abdul Akbar.
(b) Her majesty Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(c) Her grace Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(d) Princess Abdul Akbar.

14. Why doesn't Brenda allow John to come in to where she is staying after the party?
(a) She thinks he is too childish.
(b) It is too late.
(c) She is married.
(d) She is tired of him.

15. What does Allan do?
(a) He is a labor leader and political candidate.
(b) He lives off an inheritance.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He manages a large department store.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Tony invite John Andrew?

2. To whom is Jenny once married?

3. How does Mrs. Rattery arrive at Hetton?

4. What is John Andrew doing?

5. Who believes the Abbey exhibits poor taste?

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