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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What title did Charles' grandfather hold?
(a) Laird.
(b) Baronet.
(c) Duke.
(d) Earl.

2. After Sarah goes to work for Mrs. Poulteney, how does she size up her employer?
(a) She understands her and how to handle her like a skilled cardinal handles a weak pope.
(b) She is indifferent to Mrs. Poulteney's quirks of behavior.
(c) She sees Mrs. Poulteney as a tyrant and tries to warn the staff when she is coming.
(d) She learns to keep her mouth shut at all times and at all costs.

3. Where does Charles establish his quarters after his father's death?
(a) In Balmory.
(b) In Wales.
(c) In Essex.
(d) In Kensington.

4. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?
(a) Governess.
(b) Milk maid.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Housekeeper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN takes place in what historical era?

2. Immediately after Charles discovers that Sarah is not dead, what happens in Ernestina's bedroom?

3. What does Knowles say the novelist is?

4. What does Knowles say has served as a substitute for experience in Sarah Woodruff?

5. At that time in London, what is socially becoming as important as good blood?

(see the answer key)

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