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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 written request does Stephen leave for Lady Anna before her travels abroad with Jonathan?
(a) To sell her apartment in London.
(b) To accept her fully for what she is.
(c) To relieve Miss Puddleton of her position at Morton.
(d) To not write her while away, she will not respond.

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

3. Judging from Mary's behavior on and off the battlefield, what characteristic traits do Mary seem to exhibit?
(a) Innocent and naive, yet stubborn.
(b) Dominative and unempathetic.
(c) Manipulative and dishonest.
(d) Technically savy, brave, and determined.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Mademoiselle Duphot's blind sister, whom Stephen and Mary visit after returning from Orotava?

4. During Stephen's brave rescues in the heat of battle, what part of Stephen's body is injured?

5. Which character is most negatively affected by Jamie and Barbara's deaths?

Short Essay Questions

1. What career path has Stephen chosen upon leaving Morton?

2. How does Stephen's work affect her relationship with Mary?

3. How do Barbara and Jamie die?

4. After leaving the hospital, where does Stephen take Mary for vacation, and what does she realize about their relationship?

5. What connection do Stephen and Wanda share with each other, particularly around Christmas time?

6. How does Stephen attempt to protect Mary while the two are serving together in the ambulance brigade during the war?

7. How does Stephen react when World War I breaks out while she is living in Paris?

8. Why did Madamoiselle Duphot return to Paris after living for many years in England?

9. What is Stephen's life like two years after leaving Morton?

10. What type of tour does Brockett give to Stephen once she arrives in Paris, and what is Stephen's reaction to the tour?

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