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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 Stephen have a vague memory of riding with his father?
(a) Teleskis.
(b) Bicycles.
(c) Ambulances.
(d) Boats.

2. How does Stephen acquire wealth and fame at Gott's publishing house?
(a) A clerical error.
(b) A conscious choice.
(c) An accident.
(d) A twist of fate.

3. Where is the meeting held that Stephen attends on Reading and Writing?
(a) At Downing Street.
(b) At Thelma's.
(c) At Julie's.
(d) At Whitehall.

4. What does Stephen think women are torn between doing, which makes them suffer?
(a) Love and life.
(b) Motherhood and careers.
(c) Cooking and cleaning.
(d) Fighting and peace.

5. What does Stephen hold on to as a lifeline after Kate's disappearance?
(a) His wife.
(b) His project.
(c) His alcohol.
(d) His notebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Stephen get out of his house after Kate disappears?

2. When Stephen gets home, who does he tell about Kate's disappearance?

3. Who does Julie ignore after Kate's disappearance?

4. Why is Stephen unhappy after leaving Julie's house?

5. What is one of Stephen's theories about Kate's disappearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Julie initially cope with Kate's disappearance?

2. How is Julie described in Chapter 1?

3. What fear do the police instill in Stephen by mentioning the docks?

4. How does Hashish become Lemonade?

5. How does the young girl in yellow at the station interact with Stephen?

6. How is Kate attired the day she is missing?

7. What is Stephen's first novel originally about before it becomes a children's book?

8. How does Charles convince Stephen to publish the book as a children's one?

9. How did Charles make the move into politics?

10. When Julie came back from Chilterns, why were she and Stephen only able to stay together briefly?

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