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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 gift is Aldred bestowed the night he returns to England?
(a) A novel.
(b) A train ticket.
(c) A photo.
(d) A diary.

2. Why do Tad and Helen send Aldred telegrams?
(a) The Driscolls are leaving New Zealand.
(b) Tad is moving to New Zealand.
(c) Benedict is dead.
(d) Helen is moving to California.

3. Who are the Fairfax boys waiting for in New Zealand?
(a) Their father.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Their brother.
(d) Helen.

4. What word has Aldred NOT used to Helen yet?
(a) Forever.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Love.
(d) Complete.

5. Who does Aurora meet in Kenya?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Helen.
(c) Peter.
(d) Raimonda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Benedict seems to improve, even as his health fails?

2. What job is Aldred offered by Calder?

3. Who is Lillian Geary?

4. Who does Peter see at a fancy place, dancing and having a good time?

5. What happens to Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Peter so aware of his loneliness in Chapter 12?

2. What does Barbara think is the biggest reason as to why the Fairfax brothers don't talk to the local girls in New Zealand?

3. Where does Aldred get the coat he and Helen are lying on in the grove?

4. Why doesn't Rita want to help Peter with the dying child?

5. Why does Aldred believe he has survived all of his past obstacles?

6. What is Peter's long-term prognosis by the doctor?

7. How can the farewell kiss on the ship between Peter and Audrey be described?

8. How does Rita help Peter while he is in the hospital?

9. What do the Fry women think about Helen's love of Aldred?

10. Why is Aurora planning on leaving England so soon after Aldred returns?

(see the answer keys)

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