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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna say in her letter to Eddie?
(a) That he should be more careful about making personal phone calls at work so he doesn't get in trouble.
(b) That she has feelings for him, but doesn't dare tell anyone.
(c) That he should mind his own business and stay out of others' affairs.
(d) That he needs to stay away from Portia from then on.

2. What does Portia leave behind at Eddie's house?
(a) A letter for him.
(b) Her coin purse.
(c) Her school bag.
(d) Her locket.

3. What does Eddie finally admit to Portia in part 3, chapter 4?
(a) That he would be happier without her.
(b) That Anna wanted him to make Portia suspicious.
(c) That he cheated on her with Daphne.
(d) That he is married.

4. What does Mrs. Heccomb think of Eddie?
(a) She thinks that he is just a friend of Portia's.
(b) She thinks he is a friend of the Quaynes' who is just coming to check up on Portia.
(c) She thinks that he is Portia's boyfriend.
(d) She thinks that he is a friend of Matchett's, coming to check up on Portia.

5. Whom does Portia run to see after her breakup with Eddie?
(a) Major Brutt.
(b) Daphne.
(c) Lilian.
(d) Anna.

6. What is Anna's rationale for why she dislikes Portia so much?
(a) Portia reminds her of herself at that age.
(b) Anna does not dislike Portia.
(c) She blames Portia for her recent poor relationship with Thomas.
(d) Portia's presence reminds Anna of the children she might have had.

7. Why does Major Brutt want to take Portia home?
(a) He doesn't want to be in the middle of any argument between Portia and the Quaynes.
(b) He doesn't want to tarnish his reputation by having a young girl in his hotel room.
(c) He wants the Quaynes to deal with her problems, so that he doesn't have to.
(d) He doesn't know how to handle a young girl who is obviously broken-hearted.

8. Whom is Portia daydreaming about in church at the beginning of chapter 4?
(a) Mr. Bursely.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Cecil.
(d) Dickie.

9. Whose lighter is used at the movie theatre?
(a) Daphne's.
(b) Eddie's.
(c) Dickie's.
(d) Clara's.

10. What color is the dress Portia wears to Daphne's dance party?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

11. Who begins to cry on the balcony?
(a) Daphne.
(b) Clara.
(c) Portia.
(d) Eddie.

12. Which room does Portia think Eddie might stay in if he came to visit her at Waikiki?
(a) Portia's room.
(b) She won't consider having him visit; it would be improper.
(c) A small one, filled with cardboard boxes.
(d) Dickie's room.

13. Why does Eddie go back to London on Sunday night?
(a) He doesn't want to be around Portia anymore.
(b) He has to take care of his pets.
(c) He promised his landlady he would be back before the weekend was over.
(d) He has to work in the morning.

14. What physical change has come over Portia during her trip?
(a) She has more color in her cheeks.
(b) She is very pale.
(c) She has gained weight.
(d) She has lost weight.

15. What does Portia now see, as a result of her argument with Eddie?
(a) All of Anna's faults.
(b) All of Eddie's faults.
(c) All of her own faults.
(d) The reason for the problems in her relationship with Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dickie ask Portia to dance?

2. Whom does Eddie ask first for a ride to the train station?

3. Who else noticed a change in Portia, besides Matchett?

4. Who tells Portia that they will be sorry to see her go?

5. What does Portia tell Major Brutt about Thomas and Anna?

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