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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40, 41, 42, and 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where are Charles' grandfather's archeological finds housed?
(a) Westminster Abby.
(b) The British Museum.
(c) The Louvre.
(d) Windsor Castle.

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

4. What does Freeman recognize about the times?
(a) They represent the age of overindulgence.
(b) They are changing in a world of rapid progress.
(c) They are politically unstable.
(d) They are difficult times with so many new things coming into favor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charles go into the child's room?

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

3. What is it about Ernestina that allows Sir Robert to disinherit Charles so easily?

4. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?

5. Where does the cab deliver Charles and the prostitute?

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