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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. During the Gordon family's Christmas rituals, what two characters' relational tension hang over the festivities?
(a) Sir Phillip and Lady Anna.
(b) Lady Anna and Colonel Antrim.
(c) Stephen and Lady Anna.
(d) Stephen and Sir Phillip.

2. What does Sir Phillip hope to say to his wife after his accident?
(a) That she leave Stephen alone.
(b) That she help and support Stephen.
(c) There was no last wishes as Sir Phillip died before he could speak.
(d) That she accept Stephen's true sexuality.

3. Which of the following best describes Angela's attitude toward Stephen while both women are away from London?
(a) Cruel and annoyed.
(b) Deeply romantic and yearning for their reunification.
(c) Impersonal, yet friendly.
(d) Embarrassed that she even entertained the idea of a relationship with Stephen.

4. What name does Angela designate for her home?
(a) "The Shack."
(b) "The Stage."
(c) "The Grange."
(d) "The Ranch."

5. What ailment does Collins suffer with?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Migranes.
(c) Club feet.
(d) Housemaid's knee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity is simply too painful for Stephen to continue now with the absence of her late father?

2. During the love triangle, what is causing Stephen's misery?

3. What is Stephen's reaction towards Violet's distressing revelation of Angela's love life?

4. After hearing rumors of Angela's love life, what action does Stephen take in a desperate attempt to impress Angela?

5. During her attendance at Lady Anna's social events, what term can best describe Stephen's behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sir Phillip react when he learns that his wife is expecting their first child?

2. Why doesn't Stephen like to spend time with the Antrim children?

3. What is the direct result of Violet Antrim's gossip on Stephen's checkbook?

4. What purchase does Stephen make for Angela while on her way home from the vacation in Cornwall?

5. How does Puddle feel about Stephen's tumultuous relationship with Angela?

6. Which of Stephen's hobbies cause tension between Lady Anna and Sir Phillip?

7. How does Sir Phillip die?

8. What is the neighborhood's reaction to the news that Martin's relationship with Stephen has ended?

9. How do Stephen and Martin spend their time together, and what is the reaction from the neighborhood to the budding new friendship?

10. Why does Lady Anna feel cut out of many of Sir Phillip's conversations with Stephen?

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