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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shop in Lyme is somewhat famous?
(a) The Lyme Stationery Shop.
(b) The Old Fossit Shop.
(c) The Wicker Shop.
(d) The Curious Cigar Shop.

2. What is Knowles' description of Charles as a palaeontologist?
(a) As gifted by lazy.
(b) As an ungifted scientist.
(c) As an authority many scientists deferred to.
(d) As much ahead of his time.

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 wants Sarah to give her opinion about the young couple.
(c) She wants to flaunt her wealth and position.
(d) She feels it her duty to embarrass Charles and Ernestina and make Sarah uncomfortable.

4. How does the bright day affect Charles?
(a) He says it is rare to see such brightness and he hates it.
(b) He says everything looks unreal.
(c) He says it almost makes him not return to London.
(d) He says he will go back to bed.

5. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?
(a) She must be willing to work for a pittance.
(b) She must be willing to attend church every Sabbath.
(c) She must have a higher education and good references.
(d) She must have impeccable moral character and no relatives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Poulteney say of rumors about Mary, Mrs. Tranter's maid?

3. What does Sarah give Charles?

4. What are the two obsessions of Mrs. Poulteney?

5. Where does Charles establish his quarters after his father's death?

(see the answer key)

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