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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. Who is Mrs. Rattery?
(a) A well-known British author.
(b) Jock's date for the hunt.
(c) A young Swedish widow.
(d) Jock's sister who comes for the hunt.

2. What does Brenda suggest to Tony?
(a) That Tony is being a little harsh on poor John.
(b) That John may prove to be quite entertaining.
(c) That they put John up in the worst room of the house.
(d) That John needs them to help him regain his social status.

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

4. Who do Tony and Jock decide to go?
(a) To another Gentleman's Club.
(b) To Marjorie's house.
(c) To a "low" joint where they can drink the rest if the night.
(d) Back to Hetton Abbey.

5. In what style was the Abbey rebuilt?
(a) Baroque.
(b) Ionic.
(c) Classical.
(d) Gothic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony learn that he finds annoying?

2. Where is Brenda staying?

3. What annoys Tony about the three women who join Brenda at the estate?

4. Who does Tony invite to the hunt?

5. Why is John disappointed with the phone call?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John Andrew's behavior demonstrate that he is indeed being affected by the disruption of the household?

2. What two messages does Tony receive that are disappointing to Tony?

3. Is it likely that John Beaver at this point is not really interested in pursuing something with Brenda Last?

4. What are a couple of the reactions to Brenda seeing John Beaver?

5. What is likely foreshadowed at the beginning of this chapter?

6. What do you think is a theme that is introduced in this first chapter?

7. What are several things revealed about Jenny Abdul Akbar?

8. What does Brenda propose to Tony and why do you think he agrees?

9. What does Brenda do the rest of the weekend at Hetton and why do you think she does those things?

10. What demonstrates that Tony is trying to regain emotional intimacy with Brenda?

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