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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32, 33, 34, and 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?
(a) She must be willing to attend church every Sabbath.
(b) She must have impeccable moral character and no relatives.
(c) She must be willing to work for a pittance.
(d) She must have a higher education and good references.

2. What prompts Mrs. Poulteney to ask about someone to take into her service?
(a) Her fear of hell and her need for a companion to write for her.
(b) Her need for a nurse during her illness.
(c) Her image in the community as being benevolent.
(d) The vicar's insistance that she take someone needy in.

3. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?
(a) High moral and religious values.
(b) Optimism and making the best of everything for all.
(c) Plumpness and a jocular spirit.
(d) Wealth and generosity.

4. What is Charles' quandary over Sarah's disappearance?
(a) He suspects she may be prepared to blackmail him.
(b) If she is still alive, he has a responsibility to her.
(c) If she committed suicide, she may have left a not implicating him.
(d) If she is alive, he knows where she probably is but cannot tell anyone.

5. What criminal idea pops into Sam's head?
(a) Blackmailing Charles because he knows about his meeting with Sarah.
(b) Finding Sarah and killing her to protect Charles.
(c) Finding Sarah and forcing her to have sex with him.
(d) Blackmailing Ernestina to prevent him from destroying Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the special relationship between Charles and Mrs. Hawkins?

2. What had the servants at Winsyatt gossiped about Charles as he visited his uncle.

3. Who does Ernestina tease her Aunt Tranter about?

4. What annoying habit did Aunt Tranter have which causes Ernestina consternation?

5. What does Sarah say to prevent her from leaving Lyme and going to London?

(see the answer key)

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