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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 is it about Ernestina that allows Sir Robert to disinherit Charles so easily?
(a) Ernestina's prim and proper Victorian ways that will be an asset to Charles.
(b) Ernestina's toyal title.
(c) Ernestina's large dowry that Charles will receive on their marriage.
(d) Ernestina's ability to help Charles in his digging.

2. What news does Ernestina give Charles on his return?
(a) That Mrs. Poulteney has dismissed Sarah Woodruff.
(b) That Mrs. Fairley has seen Sarah and Charles together.
(c) That Sarah Woodruff has jumped off the cliff.
(d) That Sarah Woodruff has called asking for him.

3. When she couldn't sleep, what does Ernestina decide to do?
(a) Go look for Aunt Tranter.
(b) Write in her diary.
(c) Go to the kitchen and eat.
(d) Go for a walk.

4. What annoying habit did Aunt Tranter have which causes Ernestina consternation?
(a) She sits at her window with a telescope.
(b) She insists on being a chaperone for Ernestina and Charles.
(c) She dips snuff in the parlor.
(d) She is an inveterate gossip.

5. What are the two obsessions of Mrs. Poulteney?
(a) Lawlessness and cursing.
(b) Wine and fine cuisine.
(c) Vulgarity and rudeness.
(d) Dirt and immorality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Knowles say that the Victorians had thrown at them night and day in the same way we have sex thrown at us today?

2. Why is Mrs. Poulteney shocked to hear that Sarah is walking on Ware Commons?

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

4. What does Charles attempt to do with Sarah?

5. Why does Ernestina come to Charles' hotel room?

(see the answer key)

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