View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 44, 45, 46, and 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Poulteney insist Sarah stay when Mrs. Tranter calls with Charles and Ernestina in tow?
(a) She feels it her duty to embarrass Charles and Ernestina and make Sarah uncomfortable.
(b) She wants to flaunt her wealth and position.
(c) She needs Sarah to pour the tea.
(d) She wants Sarah to give her opinion about the young couple.

2. Of what does Ernestina warn Charles about the people of Lyme?
(a) People will turn their backs on strangers.
(b) Everyone will think he is royalty and bow to him.
(c) People expect strangers to be examined and spoken to.
(d) He will be invited to a series of boring lectures in the town hall.

3. What does Dr. Grogan suggest?
(a) That he will handle the matter with Sarah and Charles must go away.
(b) That Dr. Grogan himself goes to find out what Sarah really wants.
(c) That Charles see Sarah and make up his mind who he loves.
(d) That Charles insists on eloping with Ernestina at once.

4. What does Dr. Grogan do in his speech to Charles?
(a) Admits to having an affair himself with Sarah.
(b) Suggests that Charles run away with Sarah.
(c) He paints a picture of Sarah as an opportunist who had led Charles on.
(d) Shames Charles for his stupidity.

5. What metaphor does Charles use to describe his guilt of lying about Sarah?
(a) Sir Lancelot casting blame on the Lady of the Lake.
(b) King Arthur lusting for Morgan Le Fey.
(c) Sir Galahad showing Guinevere to be a whore.
(d) Robin Hood denouncing Maid Marian as a strumpet.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Knowles compare Charles' official decision to go ahead with his marriage to Ernestina?

2. After impulsively kissing Sarah, what does Charles do?

3. What revelation does Sarah make to Charles about the French lieutenant?

4. What document does Dr. Grogan give Charles to read?

5. What does Sarah suggest Mrs. Poulteney do with her severance pay?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 454 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample