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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 60 and 61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Knowles explain the Victorian ending is all about?
(a) Charles' imagination of how things would end.
(b) An exercise in literary speculation.
(c) A means of explaining the Victorian mentality.
(d) Ernestina's dream the night before Charles returns to Lyme.

2. What does Charles intend to do on his outing?
(a) Walk to the next county to hunt for fossils.
(b) Stay away from the Cobb.
(c) Look for Sarah to talk to her.
(d) Avoid going anywhere he might run into Sarah.

3. What do Sam and Mary see briefly at the shed door?
(a) Sarah Woodruff
(b) Ernestina
(c) Dr. Gorgan
(d) A dark bonnet hanging on a nail

4. What imagery does Knowles insert at the point in the conversation where Sarah admits to ceasing her cruelty with the lieutenant?
(a) A sudden, strong wind.
(b) The cry of a lost sheep.
(c) A crow floating close overhead.
(d) A huge crash of the waves against the cliff.

5. How did Charles' father rid him of the desire to become a priest?
(a) By threatening to cut off his inheritance.
(b) By sending him to Paris for six months.
(c) By increasing his allowance.
(d) By taking Charles to a brothel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Ernestina that attracts Charles?

2. What does Sarah suggest Mrs. Poulteney do with her severance pay?

3. How does Charles proceed to break off with Ernestina and return to Sarah?

4. What is Sam's dream about Mary?

5. What is Sarah's startling admission to Charles?

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