Do the quiz to test how well you remember the details of Chapters 14-15.
1) Toms holiday lasted:
a) a month b)a fortnight c) 3 weeks
2) Julia suggested to Tom that he should rent:
a) a small flat over a block of garages near Stanhope place that Michael had bought
b) a bed-sitting room in Tavistock Square
c) a small flat in Taplow
3) How big was the difference in age between Tom and Roger?
a) 5 years b) 3 months c) 2 years
4) What were in Julias opinion Rogers best features?
a) Reddish hair and blue eyes.
b) Teeth and hair.
c) His mothers vivacity and changing expression.
5) Where was Roger going to study?
a) He desired to leave Eton at Christmas and go up to Cambridge.
b) After Eton he wanted to go to Vienna for a few months and learn German before going up to Cambridge.
c) He planned to leave Eton for Taplow before going up to Oxford.
6) Julia thought that Michael was:
excruciatingly boring, selfish and inconsiderate.
extraordinarily kind, unselfish and devoid of envy.
extremely self-complacent, mean and prudent.
7) What did Julia appreciate in acting?
a) The hold she had over audiences.
b) The money this had brought her.
c) Her mastery over the medium.
8) What was Julias leading mans name?
a) Archie Dexter b)George Dennorant c) Charles Tamerley
9) What did Julia write in the letter to Tom?
a) Give a pound to the butler and two pounds to the chauffeur.
b) Give three pounds to the butler, a pound to the maid whos been valeting you, and ten shillings to the chauffeur.
c) Give four pounds to the maid whos been valeting you, and ten shillings to the chauffeur.
10) What did the parcel from Tom contain?
a) All the presents Julia had given him.
b) The cuff-links, the pearl studs, the wrist-watch and the cigarette-case.
c) The waistcoat buttons, the gold wrist-watch, the pearl studs.
11) When did Julia openly admit that she loved Tom?
a) In the telephone conversation with Tom.
b) In the letter to Tom.
c) During the conversation with Tom in Julias dressing room.
12) How did Julia explain to Tom why she had written the letter and sent the money?
She treated Tom as she would have treated Roger.
She wanted to hurt Toms feelings.
She knew that Tom was very extravagant.
2. Prepare the passage for artistic reading, translate it into Russian and then comment on it:
Julia giggledand the woman she was playing at night, and that was the substance. (Chapter 14)
Write an essay on one of the topics.
1. Generation gap
2. What makes a good actress
Culture Corner
1. Did Roger get a good education?
It might be useful for you to know that a preparatory school (Ch. 14) in the UK is a private school for children between the ages of 7 or 8 and 11or 13 usually before going to an independent school.
Do some research and tell your group-mates about the types of schools mentioned above and the educational establishments mentioned in Chapter 14: Eton, Cambridge. You may find the following links helpful:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.etoncollege.com
http://www.cam.ac.uk
2. Who did Julia invite to her parties?
It might be useful for you to know that Chancellor of the Exchequer is the member of the British government who is responsible for taxes and for deciding how the government spends its money.
Do some research and tell your group-mates about the Cabinet, the Cabinet Ministers. You may find the following links helpful:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Part V
hapters 16-20
Pre-text Discussion
1. Answer the following questions:
1) Do you expect Michael to notice any signs of Julias affair with Tom?
2) How long do you think this affair can last?
3) What new traits of character will Tom display?
Read Part V and check your answers.
General Comprehension
1. Who said it?
1. Of course it cant last.
2. Hes boring, hes dull, hes common and hes a snob
3. All these instincts went into acting.
4. If you give me your solemn word of honour that he isnt, of course Ill believe you.
5. and if you want to make a stab at America you couldnt have a better vehicle.
6. theres one person who isnt going to play in Nowadays and thats Miss Avice Chrichton.
2. Who did it?
1) Who was pleased to be on familiar terms with distinguished people?
2) Who decided to put a stop to Julias affair with Tom?
3) Who was the first to mention Avice Chrichtons name?
4) Who promised Avice Chrichton to get her a part in the new play at the Siddons theatre?
5) Who was eager to see what love was all about?
6) Who wrote a letter to introduce Joan Denver to Julia?
