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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Featherstone feel about Mary giving up her savings?
(a) He thinks she should stop being so selfless.
(b) He admires her kindness.
(c) He envies her charitable spirit.
(d) He feels guilty for not loaning Fred the money himself.

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

3. Where does Chapter 13 take place?
(a) Tipton Grange.
(b) Lydgate's office.
(c) Mr. Bulstrode's office.
(d) Stone Court.

4. Why does Mrs. Bulstrode think Lydgate should not marry Rosamond?
(a) Lydgate's social standing is not high enough.
(b) He/she admires Lydgate.
(c) There is something sinister about Lydgate that Rosamond does not know.
(d) He/she admires Rosamond.

5. Who is the cosigner for one of Fred's debts?
(a) Bulstrode.
(b) Mr. Vincy.
(c) Mr. Garth.
(d) Featherstone.

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

7. Naumann is introduced in Chapter 19. Who is he?
(a) Will's friend.
(b) Casaubon's colleague.
(c) Dorothea's chauffeur.
(d) Casaubon's student.

8. Who is concerned for Dorothea's health?
(a) Lydgate.
(b) Casaubon.
(c) Will Ladislaw.
(d) Celia and Mr. Brooke.

9. What relation is Celia to Dorothea?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Sister.

10. What does Will want to do in the future?
(a) Get an education.
(b) Learn a trade.
(c) Travel abroad.
(d) Become a nobleman.

11. While Dorothea was away in Rome, what happened to her sister Celia?
(a) She fell ill.
(b) She died.
(c) She moved to London.
(d) She became engaged.

12. Where does Mrs. Garth get the money to cover Fred's debt?
(a) Her husband's desk drawer.
(b) Her own wages.
(c) The sale of her artwork.
(d) Her son's school fund.

13. In the opening chapters, what is Dorothea's charitable project?
(a) Tutoring schoolchildren.
(b) Raising money for hospitals.
(c) Volunteering at an orphanage.
(d) Designing cottages for the poor.

14. The setting of Chapter 28 is where?
(a) Lowick Manor.
(b) Stone Court.
(c) Tipton Grange.
(d) Freshitt Manor.

15. What position does Farebrother hold in town?
(a) Vicar.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lydgate's reputation is bolstered when his medical advice is sought by whom?

2. Will Ladislaw is what relation of Casaubon?

3. Whom does Mr. Brooke hire to write his speeches?

4. Who is the sole inheritor of Stone Court?

5. Who arrives at Tipton Grange just as Casaubon is leaving?

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