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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. Julia departs for _________ when Charles arrives.

2. What is the name of Julia's new boyfriend?

3. What two words does Charles use to describe a woman's charm?

4. What is the name of the Marchmains' oldest child?

5. Why does Sebastian fill Charles' room with flowers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Charles appalled at what he sees on his return to Brideshead?

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

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

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

6. How does Cordelia react to seeing Sebastian and Charles naked on the roof?

7. Summarize the opening chapter.

8. What is the family's relationship with Cara?

9. In what ways are Rex and Julian compatible?

10. What agreement do Charles and Celia come to in their divorce case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the state of the world before the Second World War. Which countries were in power? Which countries were oppressed? What was the state of the world's economy? What kind of environment allowed for such a war and such radical opinion to be accepted by people?

Essay Topic 2

By having everyone convert to Catholicism, including Sebastian's atheist father, the book loses some of its impact. Using two examples from the book, ask the students to write a classroom essay either in support or against the statement.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss 's Waugh's life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?

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