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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does new evidence after the Judge's death ultimately show?
(a) That the deed never really existed.
(b) The Judge’s role in the death of Clifford's uncle.
(c) The true ownership of the house.
(d) That Alice’s ghost was an elaborate fake.

2. What does the Judge attempt to do when he first meets Phoebe?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Convince her to leave.
(c) Avoid her.
(d) Carry her shopping bags.

3. What conclusion do the neighbors come to when Clifford and Hepzibah are out of town?
(a) That Hepzibah and Clifford have died mysteriously.
(b) That Holgrave has bought the House.
(c) That Hepzibah and Clifford have gone to live with the Judge.
(d) That the Judge has gone insane.

4. How is the story of the land dispute known?
(a) By local newspapers.
(b) By word of mouth.
(c) By town records.
(d) By Pyncheon’s autobiography.

5. What story does the Judge tell Phoebe?
(a) The story of how he became a Judge.
(b) The story of his uncle’s murder.
(c) The story of the House.
(d) The story of Matthew Maule.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes the Judge’s treatment of Clifford?

2. Why does Clifford want to hold the roses?

3. What does Holgrave offer to Phoebe?

4. What is unusual about the harpsichord at the House?

5. Why has Hepzibah opened the shop?

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