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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. For how long had Francis been sent to Scotland, according to the narrative in Chapter 36?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 2 months.

2. How did Francis say his friend Arthur (from the photograph) had died in Chapter 36?
(a) Automobile accident.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Peritonitis.
(d) Suicide.

3. Who stole the keys to pass to Beth at the asylum?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Osla.
(d) Mab.

4. What is Henry's last name?
(a) Zarb.
(b) Troy.
(c) Williams.
(d) Michaels.

5. What did Beth steal from Giles's wallet in Chapter 41?
(a) A hairpin.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Money.
(d) Condoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Chapter 37 set?

2. What is Peggy's last name?

3. What was Dilly Knox awarded in recognition of his wartime achievements?

4. Who is revealed to be Lucy's mother in Chapter 40?

5. Where did Mab live with her husband in Chapter 71?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Americans at BP described when they arrive?

2. Why does Harry enlist in the armed services? How do Beth and Sheila respond?

3. Why does Mab go with Beth to a gynecologist in Chapter 53?

4. Who is Mike and how did Mab meet him?

5. How does Giles threaten Beth in Chapter 70?

6. How are Lucy and Francis killed?

7. What are the circumstances surrounding Osla spending the night in Philip's room in Chapter 54?

8. How is Beth's confrontation with her father described in Chapter 52?

9. How does Beth know about the attack on Coventry? Why does she not say anything to Mab and Osla?

10. What code of Dilly's does Beth begin working on in Chapter 52? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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