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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sebastian want Charles to come and visit him?

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

3. What do Charles and Sebastian view from the roof in this section?

4. What is the name of Sebastian's nurse?

5. What do Sebastian and Charles like to drink during the holidays?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Charles and Julia spend their time at Brideshead in Book 2, Chapters 3 and 4?

2. From whose point of view is the story told?

3. Why do you think Charles compares the army to a woman?

4. Why does Brideshead interest Charles so much?

5. Describe Sebastian's parents.

6. How does Charles travel to Venice in Chapter 4?

7. How does Lord Marchmain react to the priest coming?

8. Why does Charles go in to search of Sebastian?

9. Why do you think Charles is attracted to Julia?

10. How does Charles continue his love affair with Julia when they arrive back in London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the similarities and differences between the book and the film. If there are any differences, what are these differences, and why were these changes made? Are there more constraints put on film than on books? Look at the setting and characters in the film. Are they portrayed how you would visualize the book?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Waugh's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 3

Examine alcohol consumption in America. Why is the age limit for drinking in America so high when in other countries it is as low as 16? Why has America had such a problem with alcohol when other countries do not seem to?

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