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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What division of the French Army Ambulance Corps does Stephen join for her military service?
(a) Beta Unit.
(b) Bravado Unit.
(c) Blitzkrieg Unit.
(d) Breakspeare Unit.

2. During the wedding reception, why is Stephen's servant silent after wedding guest's mockery of Stephen?
(a) Because Stephen is a decorated war hero and French patriot.
(b) Because Stephen will throw out any guest that offends her.
(c) Because Stephen finainced virtually the entire wedding.
(d) Because the servant is afraid he will lose his job.

3. Who visits Stephen and Mary at their home on Christmas Eve, suggesting they pay a visit to Valerie Seymour?
(a) Mademoiselle Duphot.
(b) Miss Puddleton.
(c) Jonathan Brockett.
(d) Violet Peacock.

4. Why does Stephen dislike Jonathan's friend, Valerie Seymour?
(a) Because Valerie is unattractive.
(b) Because Valerie is rude and obnoxious.
(c) Because she hates women after her failed relationship with Angela.
(d) Because she feels Valerie only likes her for what she is, not who she is.

5. How does Puddle react when Stephen suggests she move back to Morton?
(a) She is eager.
(b) She is obedient.
(c) She is outraged.
(d) She is reluctant.

6. What do Stephen and Mary discover the morning after Barbara's death?
(a) Jamie asleep in Barbara's lifeless arms.
(b) Jamie doubled over, weeping at Barbara's feet.
(c) Jamie has commited suicide.
(d) Jamie has fled the country.

7. Which character is most negatively affected by Jamie and Barbara's deaths?
(a) Valerie Seymour.
(b) Jonathan Brockett.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Mary.

8. How long does Stephen live away from home before being called back to Morton for the first time?
(a) One month.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

9. After returning home from vacation, why is Stephen upset at her mother's request to visit her at Morton?
(a) Because Lady Anna has defied Stephen's request to not write her.
(b) Because Lady Anna failed to invite Mary.
(c) Because Lady Anna sold Sir Phillip's possessions.
(d) Because Lady Anna criticized Stephen's novels.

10. When war breaks throughout Europe, what military position does an energetic and patriotic Stephen join?
(a) Ambulance driver.
(b) Military horse trainer.
(c) Infantry solider.
(d) Tank gunner.

11. After being injured in battle, what French military honor is bestowed upon Stephen for her courage?
(a) Croix de Guerre.
(b) Croix de la Valeur Militaire.
(c) Croix du combattant.
(d) Médaille des évadés.

12. Once in London, Stephen consistently avoids social activities such as parties and going out to restaurants. Which character is concerned for Stephen's mental health?
(a) Violet Antrim.
(b) Lady Anna.
(c) Miss Puddleton.
(d) Colonel Antrim.

13. What is the ethnicity of the family employed to cook and clean for Stephen in her new home in Paris?
(a) Breton.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Fresian.
(d) Slavic.

14. What is Stephen's rationalization behind her fake-lover stunt?
(a) She has fallen in love with someone else and wants to leave Mary.
(b) She wants Mary to become jealous, reigniting the passion in their relationship.
(c) She hopes Mary will leave her for Martin.
(d) She is vengeful of Mary and Martin's feelings with one another.

15. What is the last name of Stephen's assistant and fellow ambulance driver, Mary?
(a) Higgins.
(b) Llewellyn.
(c) Cunnigham.
(d) Lesignor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When "The Well of Loneliness" was published in 1928, what reason was given as to why it was banned?

2. After the Christmas Party, which of the following institutions do Stephen and Wanda attend together one afternoon?

3. What is the name of the woman Mary befriends in Italy?

4. What written request does Stephen leave for Lady Anna before her travels abroad with Jonathan?

5. How does Stephen's endeavor of writing a third novel affect her relationship with Mary?

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