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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 seems to be the only person concerned about Brenda's affair with John Beaver?
(a) The cook.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Allan.
(d) Tony.

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

3. Why does Tony feel guilty the next day?
(a) For calling Brenda unkind names.
(b) For abandoning his son.
(c) For behaving in a foolish manner toward Brenda.
(d) For hitting John when Tony is drunk.

4. Of what is Brenda taking advantage concerning Tony?
(a) His guilt.
(b) His indifference.
(c) His love.
(d) His anger.

5. Who must Brenda consult about the rental?
(a) Tony.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Marjorie.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to delight in spreading gossip about Brenda?

2. How long before Brenda returns to Hetton again?

3. Who is anxiously awaiting Brenda's arrival back at Hetton?

4. About what does Mrs. Beaver brag?

5. Who will be visiting with Brenda?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give a brief description of the Last family members.

2. What can you infer about the Beaver household from the information in Chapter 1?

3. Describe John Andrew's death.

4. How are the rooms of Hetton symbolic?

5. How does it seem Mrs. Beaver is manipulating something between Brenda and John Beaver?

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

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

8. What do you think about Jock's behavior towards his friend, Tony?

9. What demonstrates the possibility that Brenda is already planning a divorce?

10. What do you think of John Beaver's attempts to remain connected to the upper class by angling for invitations to various events.

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