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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23, 24, 25, and 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What news does Ernestina give Charles on his return?
(a) That Sarah Woodruff has called asking for him.
(b) That Mrs. Poulteney has dismissed Sarah Woodruff.
(c) That Mrs. Fairley has seen Sarah and Charles together.
(d) That Sarah Woodruff has jumped off the cliff.

4. What is Charles' quandary over Sarah's disappearance?
(a) If she is alive, he knows where she probably is but cannot tell anyone.
(b) If she is still alive, he has a responsibility to her.
(c) He suspects she may be prepared to blackmail him.
(d) If she committed suicide, she may have left a not implicating him.

5. When Sarah turns to look at Charles, how does he describe the look?
(a) As though she looked right through him.
(b) Dark and mystifying.
(c) Mysterious and inviting.
(d) Sensuous and compelling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is obvious about the size of the dowry Ernestina will bring to a marriage?

2. What transpires between Mrs. Tranter and Sarah?

3. What has happened to Sarah while Charles is away from Lyme?

4. Why does Mrs. Talbot decide not to rehire Sarah Woodruff?

5. After Sarah goes to work for Mrs. Poulteney, how does she size up her employer?

(see the answer key)

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