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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 48, 49, 50, and 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charles think about the three-word message from Sarah?
(a) As a kind of trap and threat.
(b) As an oxymoron like proud begging.
(c) As a way of saying thank you.
(d) As her way of saying good-bye.

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

3. What is Charles' plan for maintaining distance from Sarah.
(a) To avoid her at all costs.
(b) To tell Ernestina all about his meetings with her.
(c) To gently remind her of their social difference.
(d) To put a time limit on their meetings.

4. What does Sarah ask of Charles?
(a) One hour of his time.
(b) That he teach her paleontology.
(c) That he take her away.
(d) That he loan her money.

5. What does Charles observe inside the house?
(a) That there does not seem to be anyone at home.
(b) That there is an air of gloom about the place.
(c) That the carpets need to be changed.
(d) That some things have changed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What imagery does Knowles insert at the point in the conversation where Sarah admits to ceasing her cruelty with the lieutenant?

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

3. What kind of morning greets Charles as he begins his walk to meet Sarah?

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

5. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

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