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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 has Lady Marchmain hired to look after her son?
(a) Mr. Lawrence
(b) Mr. Samgrass
(c) Mr. Sidebottom
(d) Mr. Phillips

2. Julia departs for _________ when Charles arrives.
(a) London
(b) Chicago
(c) Glasgow
(d) Belfast

3. What two words does Charles use to describe a woman's charm?
(a) Lost and forgetful
(b) Routine and mechanic
(c) Dreamy and dangerous
(d) Random and delicate

4. Where does Rex invite Sebastian and Charles?
(a) A charity dinner
(b) A business meeting
(c) A charity ball
(d) A soccer match

5. Who does Charles become inseparable with in this chapter?
(a) Boy
(b) Anthony
(c) Julia
(d) Sebastian

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country are Charles and his troops?

2. Who arrives announced at the university in this chapter?

3. To what country do Charles and his troop travel?

4. Who invites the two young men to a private party?

5. What is Boy's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways are Rex and Julian compatible?

2. Why do you think the Marchmain family consults a doctor before calling for a priest for their father?

3. What is Charles' reason for not wanting a priest to give Lord Marchmain his religious rites?

4. How does Rex find a way to marry Julia?

5. Describe Sebastian's parents.

6. To what does Charles compare the army?

7. Describe Waugh's writing style.

8. Summarize the opening chapter.

9. Summarize the story.

10. What does the chapel lamp symbolize?

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