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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Roger say he no longer needs his father's guidance?
(a) His mother is dead.
(b) He is moving away.
(c) He is getting ready.
(d) He is grown.

2. What committee is Pettigrew put on for the event Alec's wife is planning?
(a) The food committee.
(b) The decoration committee.
(c) The music committee.
(d) The guest committee.

3. Where is Mrs. Ali from?
(a) Greece.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Arabia.

4. Why is Mrs. Khan rude to Mrs. Ali?
(a) Her ethnicity.
(b) Her social status.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Her bad manners.

5. How long has Mr. Pettigrew been living alone?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 years.

6. Who helps Mr. Pettigrew at the beginning of the book?
(a) Reverend Shultz.
(b) Ryan.
(c) Bonnie.
(d) Mrs. Ali.

7. How does Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son treat him?
(a) Disrespectfully.
(b) Normally.
(c) Lovingly.
(d) Fearfully.

8. What disappoints Mr. Pettigrew at the funeral?
(a) His daughter wore white.
(b) There is not enough crying.
(c) The service is too short.
(d) His son never arrives.

9. How long of a lease does Roger take on the first cottage he sees?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 8 months.

10. What does Pettigrew compare Daisy Green's group to?
(a) A rebel band.
(b) An army.
(c) A gang.
(d) All of these.

11. What does the Major wear to every event Alec's wife plans?
(a) His golf attire.
(b) His military uniform.
(c) Formal attire.
(d) His bath robe.

12. How did the Last Days of Pompeii party go?
(a) It was offensive.
(b) It was amazing.
(c) It was a disaster.
(d) It was rained out.

13. What military status did Pettigrew's father hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Major.
(d) General.

14. What month does Pettigrew take Mrs. Ali on a tour of his garden?
(a) October.
(b) September.
(c) November.
(d) August.

15. What bothers Pettigrew most about looking at Roger's cottage?
(a) He is missing out on time with Mrs. Ali.
(b) Roger is rude to him.
(c) Roger gave him short notice.
(d) He doesn't want to move.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pettigrew say he wants to take the pistols to his house?

2. What does Mrs. Ali come to Sunday tea to discuss?

3. What is the name of Mr. Pettigrew's house?

4. How does Mrs. Ali feel about helping with the dance?

5. What kind of business does Mrs. Ali own?

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