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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas think of Anna's idea that Portia is unnerving when she stares at them?
(a) Portia should be more considerate.
(b) Thomas doesn't know that Anna feels this way.
(c) Thomas agrees with Anna.
(d) Anna is being neurotic.

2. What does Eddie say to Portia about Anna?
(a) She's generous.
(b) She's a cynic.
(c) She's selfish.
(d) She's a snob.

3. To what did Eddie limit his communication with Anna after he began working for Thomas?
(a) He sent messengers to her home to deliver telegrams.
(b) He sent her flowers, and called her occasionally.
(c) He wrote letters to her.
(d) He stopped by once a week.

4. How does Portia feel about traveling alone?
(a) She is excited to be on her own.
(b) She is confident but cautious.
(c) She is afraid that she will get lost.
(d) She is afraid that something will go wrong.

5. How did Major Brutt get to know Robert Pidgeon?
(a) They were wounded and on leave together.
(b) Major Brutt worked for Robert.
(c) Robert and Major Brutt are related.
(d) Robert worked for Major Brutt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Major Brutt say about Portia?

2. What relationship exists between Mrs. Heccomb and Daphne?

3. How does Thomas feel about Anna's idea for an activity?

4. What is happening at the Quaynes' home in April?

5. Who is to be Portia's date for Daphne's dance party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Major Brutt respond when Portia asks him if he would marry her?

3. Why is Mrs. Heccomb looking forward to Eddie's visit?

4. What advice does Daphne give Portia, regarding Eddie?

5. How does Thomas react to Portia visiting him in his study?

6. Why does Portia have to go stay on the coast in spring?

7. What makes Daphne's friends warm up to Portia?

8. Why did Anna and Thomas decide not to have any children?

9. What does Eddie tell Portia to do with her diary?

10. How does Matchett feel about Mrs. Quayne?

(see the answer keys)

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