1.
A cultured intelligent older man
Correct Answer
B. Maxim
Explanation
The given options are names of individuals, and the correct answer is "Maxim." Without any context or additional information provided in the question, it is difficult to determine the specific reason why Maxim is the correct answer. It could be based on prior knowledge or a specific reference that is not mentioned.
2.
The heroine's maid
Correct Answer
D. Clarice
3.
The butler at Manderley
Correct Answer
A. Frith
Explanation
Frith is the correct answer because he is mentioned as the butler at Manderley. The other options, Beatrice, Clarice, and Mrs. Danvers, are not described as the butler in the given information.
4.
A doctor who saw Rebecca on the day of her death
Correct Answer
C. Baker
Explanation
The correct answer is Baker. This suggests that the doctor who saw Rebecca on the day of her death is named Baker.
5.
A local who suggests to Maxim that the narrator should keep the tradition of holding the annual ball
Correct Answer
A. Lady Crowan
Explanation
Lady Crowan suggests to Maxim that the narrator should keep the tradition of holding the annual ball.
6.
Mildly retarded, and spends most of his time on the beach by Manderley
Correct Answer
C. Ben
Explanation
Ben is the correct answer because the given description suggests that the person in question is mildly retarded and spends most of his time on the beach by Manderley. Out of the given options, Ben is the only character who fits this description. Jack Favell and Frank Crawley are not mentioned to be retarded, and Maxim de Winter is the owner of Manderley and unlikely to spend most of his time on the beach. Therefore, Ben is the most suitable choice.
7.
Employed the heroine as a companion
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. Van Hopper
Explanation
Mrs. Van Hopper is the correct answer because she is the one who employed the heroine as a companion. The other options, Mrs. Danvers, Frith, and Beatrice, are not mentioned in the given information and do not have any relevance to the employment of the heroine.
8.
Maxim's sister
Correct Answer
D. Beatrice
9.
Maxim's loyal kind supervisor
Correct Answer
C. Frank Crawley
Explanation
Frank Crawley is the correct answer because he is described as Maxim's loyal kind supervisor. This implies that Frank is someone who is dedicated to his job, trustworthy, and supportive of Maxim. The other options, Jack Favell, Mrs. Danvers, and Frith, do not fit the description of being Maxim's supervisor or being loyal and kind towards him.
10.
Rebecca's cousin
Correct Answer
A. Jack Favell
Explanation
Jack Favell is the correct answer because he is Rebecca's cousin. The other options, Frank Crawley, Maxim de Winter, and Ben, are not related to Rebecca.
11.
The sinister housekeeper at Manderley
Correct Answer
D. Mrs. Danvers
Explanation
Mrs. Danvers is the correct answer because she is the sinister housekeeper at Manderley. The other options, Clarice, Beatrice, and Frith, are not mentioned or associated with being a housekeeper or being sinister in any way. Mrs. Danvers, on the other hand, is known for her eerie and manipulative behavior, making her the most fitting choice for the correct answer.
12.
Women who haunts the narrator
Correct Answer
C. Rebecca
Explanation
The correct answer is Rebecca. Rebecca is the woman who haunts the narrator in the story. The other options, Beatrice, Mrs. Danvers, and Clarice, are not mentioned as haunting the narrator in the given information. Therefore, the answer is Rebecca.
13.
Owner of Manderley
Correct Answer
A. Maxim de Winter
Explanation
Maxim de Winter is the correct answer because he is the owner of Manderley, as stated in the question. The other options, such as the narrator and Rebecca, are not the owners of Manderley. Frank Crawley is a character in the story, but he is not the owner of Manderley either. Therefore, Maxim de Winter is the only logical choice for the owner of Manderley.
14.
Shy and self-conscious
Correct Answer
B. The narrator
Explanation
The correct answer is "the narrator." This suggests that the person being described as shy and self-conscious is the narrator of the story or passage. The other options, Rebecca, Maxim, and Beatrice, are not mentioned in relation to these traits and therefore cannot be the correct answer.
15.
Has a passion for horses
Correct Answer
D. Beatrice
Explanation
The correct answer is Beatrice because the phrase "has a passion for horses" indicates that the person being referred to has a strong interest or love for horses. Since the other options, maxim, the narrator, and Rebecca, do not have any connection or indication of a passion for horses, Beatrice is the most likely candidate for having a passion for horses.
16.
Rebecca's "lover"
Correct Answer
A. Jack Favell
Explanation
In Daphne du Maurier's novel "Rebecca," Jack Favell is referred to as Rebecca's "lover." This suggests that he had a romantic relationship with Rebecca, which is later revealed to be an affair. Favell is portrayed as a manipulative and cunning character who tries to use his knowledge of Rebecca's secrets to his advantage. His presence in the story adds tension and mystery, as his motives and actions are often questionable.
17.
Is devoted to Rebecca
Correct Answer
C. Mrs.Danvers
Explanation
Mrs. Danvers is the character who is devoted to Rebecca. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. The other options, Maxim, the Narrator, and Beatrice, do not have any indication of being devoted to Rebecca. Therefore, Mrs. Danvers is the correct answer.
18.
Beautiful, much-loved, accomplished wife of
Maxim de Winter
Correct Answer
B. Rebecca
Explanation
Rebecca is the correct answer because she fits the description of being beautiful, much-loved, and accomplished. She is also the wife of Maxim de Winter, as mentioned in the question. Beatrice and The Narrator are not mentioned as being married to Maxim de Winter, and there is no other information provided about them to suggest they fit the given description.
19.
Killed Rebecca
Correct Answer
A. Maxim
Explanation
The correct answer is "Maxim" because he is the one who killed Rebecca. The other options listed are characters in the story, but they are not responsible for Rebecca's death.
20.
Comes from a lower-middle class background
Correct Answer
D. The narrator
Explanation
The correct answer is the narrator. The reason for this is that the narrator is described as coming from a lower-middle class background. This suggests that the narrator's social and economic status is not as high as the other characters listed.
21.
She despises the heroine
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. Danvers
Explanation
The correct answer is Mrs. Danvers. The question states that "She despises the heroine Rebecca." In the novel "Rebecca," Mrs. Danvers is the housekeeper at Manderley and is known for her intense dislike and jealousy towards the protagonist, the second Mrs. de Winter, who she sees as a threat to the memory of the first Mrs. de Winter, Rebecca. Mrs. Danvers goes to great lengths to undermine and torment the second Mrs. de Winter throughout the story.