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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 16, the people of Middlemarch are gossiping about the appointment of a _________ for the new hospital.
(a) Head surgeon.
(b) Head nurse.
(c) Director.
(d) Chaplain.

2. Why does Sir James Chettam come to the dinner party at Tipton Grange?
(a) To discuss business with Mr. Brooke.
(b) To court Celia.
(c) To court Dorothea.
(d) To steal from the Brookes.

3. What was Casaubon and Dorothea's first argument about?
(a) Wedding plans.
(b) Having children.
(c) Their honeymoon.
(d) Dorothea's education.

4. How does Dagley react to inquiries about his son?
(a) He offers to work for Mr. Brooke.
(b) He thanks Mr. Brooke for his interest.
(c) He gives Mr. Brooke a piece of his mind.
(d) He hires Mr. Brooke for a job.

5. What is the relationship between Edward Casaubon and Dorothea Brooke?
(a) Father and daughter.
(b) Husband and wife.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Uncle and niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chapter 13 take place?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 4, from where are Dorothea and Celia returning?

3. How many wills are read after Featherstone's funeral?

4. Mary Garth is what to Peter Featherstone?

5. In the Prelude, the author describes the life of what saint?

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