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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lady Marchmain insist that Rex and Julia's engagement is kept secret?
(a) Rex is not a pretty face.
(b) Rex is from the working classes.
(c) Rex is not a Catholic.
(d) Rex is not British.

2. How does the German boy avoid going to the army?
(a) He tells them he is gay.
(b) He feigns madness.
(c) He shoots off his toe.
(d) He attacks the leading officer.

3. The German boy tells Charles that Sebastian is in __________.
(a) France
(b) A monastry
(c) A nunnery
(d) A hospital

4. Where does Charles prefer to stay rather than at home?
(a) His father's house
(b) The Dorchester Hotel
(c) Julia's London flat
(d) Brideshead

5. What has put a strain on Charles and Celia's marriage?
(a) An affair
(b) Money
(c) The children
(d) Charles' travels

6. Lord Marchmain suffers from ________.
(a) Heart problems
(b) Cancer
(c) Liver problems
(d) Kidney problems

7. What continent is Charles coming back from in this chapter?
(a) Africa
(b) Asia
(c) Central America
(d) South America

8. How many years have passed since the last section?
(a) Nine years
(b) Five years
(c) Ten years
(d) Eight years

9. Why does Julia return to Brideshead?
(a) To write poetry
(b) To persuade her father to change his will
(c) To nurse her father
(d) To make her father more comfortable

10. Julia is upset about __________.
(a) She wants to get married
(b) Her brother marrying a lowly woman
(c) Charles' attitude
(d) The loss of her faith

11. Why does Charles claim meeting Rex is good for Julia?
(a) She needs security.
(b) She is bored of men her own age.
(c) She needs to feel wanted.
(d) She needs money.

12. Where does Charles have to meet Celia?
(a) San Francisco
(b) New York
(c) Denver
(d) Los Angeles

13. What does Charles leave for Sebastian before he goes home?
(a) A photograph of Lady Marchmain
(b) Money
(c) A portrait
(d) The telegram from Julie

14. Why has Charles traveled to Central America?
(a) For a holiday
(b) To get away from his wife
(c) For inspiration
(d) To see Sebastian

15. Why are Bridey and Beryl in Rome?
(a) To find a summerhouse
(b) To meet Lord Marchmain
(c) For a holiday
(d) For an audience with the pope

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia say she longs for in this section?

2. What is the name of Charles' wife?

3. Why does Julia think that Beryl is playing up the Irish Catholic issue?

4. Why is Rex prohibited from marrying Julia in a Catholic church?

5. In what city did Lord Marchmain meet Beryl?

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