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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. Why does Sarah take the risk of not going by the back way around the dairy the morning she is seen by two walkers?
(a) She thinks it is too early for anyone else to be about.
(b) She decides to be brazen and go where she pleases.
(c) She is thinking too hard and does not notice which way she went.
(d) She is late for Mrs. Poulteney's reading.

2. For what is Dr. Grogan well known in Lyme?
(a) Supporting Mrs. Poulteney's Victorianism.
(b) Retelling stories of his experiences.
(c) Making house calls.
(d) Taking long walks in the country.

3. What is Knowles' description of Mrs. Poulteney's unsuccessful appeal to knowledge?
(a) A look of solid comprehension.
(b) A successful appeal to disapproval.
(c) A look somewhat like a white Pekinese.
(d) A blank stare signifying nothing.

4. How does the butler sum up the feelings of Mrs. Poulteney's staff?
(a) Madam, I should rather the poor house than another week under your roof.
(b) You, madam, have not devined that slavery is over.
(c) Meanness and gluttony describe you perfectly, madam.
(d) Madam, I shall shake the dust from my shoes as I leave.

5. Who does Charles meet face-to-face as he exits the shed?
(a) Dr. Grogan
(b) Sam and Mary
(c) The vicar
(d) Mrs. Fairley

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sam and Mary see briefly at the shed door?

2. What is it about Ernestina that attracts Charles?

3. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

4. What causes Sarah and the lieutenant to be thrown together in Capt. Talbot's house?

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

(see the answer key)

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