A Handful of Dust Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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A Handful of Dust Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marjorie solicit of Jock?
(a) His opinion about her new beau.
(b) The promise of an escort to an upcoming ball.
(c) His opinion about Brenda's affair with John.
(d) A loan.

2. To whom is Mrs. Beaver speaking?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her son, John.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her daughter.

3. To where does Tony invite John Andrew?
(a) A Wee Bright Wagon.
(b) Little Sussex.
(c) Little Bayton.
(d) To a polo match.

4. What does Brenda wonder about her visit with Mrs. Beaver?
(a) If Mrs. Beaver will consent to come to Marjorie's house for the meeting.
(b) If John lives in the same household as his mother.
(c) If John will be there.
(d) If Mrs. Beaver knows her trade.

5. About what does Mrs. Beaver brag?
(a) Her fashion design abilities.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her daughter's upcoming marriage to a Duke.
(d) Her business success.

6. To whom is Jenny once married?
(a) The Sultan of Constantinople.
(b) The Prince of Morocco.
(c) The Prince of Ethiopia.
(d) The Sultan of India.

7. Where is Brenda meeting Marjorie later?
(a) At the theater.
(b) At the opera.
(c) At Marjorie's home.
(d) At Polly's party.

8. Why is Tony annoyed?
(a) That they have to go to a dinner engagement that evening.
(b) That Brenda is not paying him any attention.
(c) That John Beaver takes Tony's offer to see the house seriously.
(d) That he can hear the gardeners arguing.

9. What reason does Brenda give Tony for bringing along her friends?
(a) None.
(b) To get their opinion on redecorating.
(c) To hope Tony becomes interested in one of the women.
(d) To help them get away from the stress of London.

10. When was Hetton Abbey rebuilt?
(a) 1864.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1444.
(d) 1964.

11. What is Jenny's response to the house?
(a) She abhors it.
(b) She has no particular opinion.
(c) She loves it.
(d) She thinks it needs total revamping.

12. Who is Allan?
(a) Brenda's brother.
(b) Brenda's stepfather.
(c) Marjorie's husband.
(d) Marjorie's son.

13. What is Jenny's official title?
(a) Her majesty Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(b) Her grace Jenny Abdul Akbar.
(c) Lady Princess 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 is tired of him.
(b) It is too late.
(c) She is married.
(d) She thinks he is too childish.

15. Who entertains John while Tony is out of the house?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Tony's mother.
(c) Brenda's mother.
(d) Brenda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tony invite to Hetton?

2. Why does Brenda wish Tony wanted to go to the party?

3. Why does Mrs. Beaver no longer have a luxurious lifestyle?

4. What does Allan do?

5. What event is Brenda going to miss at Hetton?

(see the answer keys)

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