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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Major Brutt think of Anna's relationship with Portia?
(a) He thinks Portia must make great company for Anna.
(b) He thinks it's odd that Anna wants to spend so much time with such a young girl.
(c) He hopes that Portia will learn from Anna.
(d) He thinks Portia is too young to be any good for company.

2. Who had Portia's diary for nine days?
(a) Anna.
(b) Matchett.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Eddie.

3. For how long did Eddie and Anna see one another regularly?
(a) One month.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) A year.
(d) Six months.

4. What does Portia think about as she sits in front of the fire in Thomas's study?
(a) Her relationship with Eddie.
(b) Her mother, and her childhood.
(c) Anna's unfair treatment of her.
(d) Her relationship with Thomas.

5. In what city is the novel set?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York.
(d) Dublin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mrs. Heccomb's beach house?

2. Why does Eddie go back to London on Sunday night?

3. What film are Anna, Thomas, and Portia watching in part 1, chapter 3?

4. How does Thomas feel about having someone in his study at the end of a day?

5. What is the first of Eddie's character flaws to be revealed?

(see the answer key)

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