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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eddie respond to Portia's confronting him about holding hands at the movie theatre?
(a) He doesn't respond, but walks away, and goes back home.
(b) He apologizes sincerely, and swears that it won't happen again.
(c) He says that he just wanted to make friends, and is condescending toward Portia.
(d) He doesn't see why she is upset, but apologizes anyway.

2. What does Eddie expect of Portia while he visits her at Waikiki?
(a) That she will not speak to Dickie, or any other man.
(b) That she will pretend that she doesn't know him very well.
(c) That she will devote all of her time to entertaining him.
(d) That if anyone gives him trouble she will defend him.

3. Who comes to dinner at the end of chapter 6?
(a) Major Brutt.
(b) Robert Pidgeon.
(c) Bursely.
(d) Cecil.

4. What does Anna do as soon as she returns home from her trip abroad?
(a) She retires to her room.
(b) She starts complaining.
(c) She starts cleaning.
(d) She calls Major Brutt.

5. What does St. Quentin tell Portia during their walk to Mandeville Place?
(a) That she should not associate herself with people like the Quaynes.
(b) That Portia should find a new place to keep her diary.
(c) That he is in love with Anna.
(d) That Anna dislikes Portia intensely, and wishes she were gone.

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

7. Why does Portia refuse to go home after her breakup with Eddie?
(a) Matchett is not there to protect her.
(b) She wants to go back to Eddie's.
(c) She doesn't want to face Anna.
(d) She doesn't want to face Thomas.

8. With whom does Portia go on a date in chapter 5?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Dickie.
(c) Bursely.
(d) Cecil.

9. Who sends Anna the bouquet of pink carnations?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Major Brutt.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Robert Pidgeon.

10. Whose feelings did Portia hurt by not spending enough time with them?
(a) Cecil's.
(b) Eddie's.
(c) Dickie's.
(d) Daphne's.

11. What makes Daphne's friends warm up to Portia?
(a) The mention of a boyfriend.
(b) Knowledge that she is an orphan.
(c) Her outgoing personality.
(d) Her relationship with the Quaynes.

12. What does Portia ask Daphne while they are walking in chapter 4?
(a) If she might have a friend come and stay for the weekend.
(b) Whether it is a good idea for her to date Eddie.
(c) If Portia can come live with them permanently.
(d) How many boyfriends she has had.

13. How does Portia respond when Eddie walks away during their argument?
(a) She screams insults at his retreating back.
(b) She lets him go, then sits down and cries alone.
(c) She says that he is her reason for living, and promises to try to get used to the way he is.
(d) She lets him go, then runs home to cry on Daphne's shoulder.

14. According to Eddie, why should it be obvious to Portia that he loves her?
(a) Because he holds hands with others, but he only kisses her.
(b) Because he traveled so far to see her.
(c) Because he pays when they go on a date.
(d) Because he sends her letters every week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Parker?

2. What is Eddie's response when Portia confronts him about her diary?

3. According to St. Quentin, what is friendship often about?

4. Who begins to cry on the balcony?

5. What does Matchett think has changed about Portia while she was at Waikiki?

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