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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the chickens spend much of their time?
(a) Around Maule’s well.
(b) Pecking at Clifford’s feet.
(c) Following Phoebe.
(d) Nesting in the summer house.

2. What does the Judge reveal to Hepzibah during his visit following Phoebe's departure?
(a) He is terminally ill.
(b) He is really a Maule.
(c) He had arranged Clifford’s release from prison.
(d) He has secretly gone bankrupt.

3. What is on Gervais’ desk during the meeting with Maule?
(a) An old surveyor’s map.
(b) A picture of his dead wife.
(c) A family history of the Maules.
(d) The original plans for the house.

4. With her new free time, Phoebe is spending more time with whom?
(a) Holgrave.
(b) Uncle Venner.
(c) The Judge.
(d) Ned Higgins.

5. What happened the day the Pyncheons moved into the House?
(a) Alice Pyncheon ran away.
(b) Colonel Pyncheon died.
(c) Clifford Pyncheon was arrested.
(d) Jaffrey Pyncheon sued for possession of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hepzibah find when she goes to Clifford’s room after he has spoken with the Judge?

2. How does Maule defy tradition when he comes to the House?

3. Where do the residents of the House begin to spend more time after Phoebe settles in?

4. What statement best describes Hepzibah’s appearance?

5. What does Hepzibah do while Clifford talks to the Judge?

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