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Moll Flanders | Quiz

Daniel Defoe
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Moll Flanders | Quiz

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1)

Why does Moll go to the aid of the young woman next door to her? (from Pages 47-83:)

her beau had left her after she became pregnant.
her beau had left her when she gave him no money.
her beau had left her bacause he had many others.
her beau left her because she checked up on his character.
2)

What does Moll set out to do in Virginia without telling her husband? (from Pages 250-271:)

opening a shop.
finding her brother and son.
buying a plantation.
finding her mother.
3)

How is the weather during Moll's trip back to England from Virginia? (from Pages 83-99:)

there are several storms.
it is peaceful.
the ship is driven aground on an island.
it rains for the entire trip.
4)

What does Moll tell her suitor that he does not apparently believe? (from Pages 47-83:)

that she has six children.
that she is married already.
that she demands a diamond ring.
that she is poor.
5)

What does Moll agree to do for the gentleman during his sickness? (from Pages 83-99:)

sleep in a chair by his bed.
let him see her body.
sleep with him on condition of no touching.
give him his dialy bath.
6)

What does the banker say about himself and his wife? (from Pages 99-125:)

he is alone and she is in an asylum.
he is a cuckold and she is a whore.
he is young and she is old.
he is unhappy and she is living a high life.
7)

What does Moll discover about her mother in Virginia? (from Pages 250-271:)

that she is very wealthy.
that she is looking for Moll.
that she has gone to California.
that she has died.
8)

Why can Moll not get her husband to go ahead to Carolina? (from Pages 250-271:)

he suspects she is up to something.
he cannot speak good English.
he won't move without her.
he is too ill to go alone.
9)

Who does Moll meet to help her with her money? (from Pages 99-125:)

a solicitor.
a doctor.
a merchant.
a banker.
10)

What does Mill learn about her cargo from Virginia when she reaches London? (from Pages 83-99:)

her cargo was seized by the government.
the ship sank off the coast of Ireland.
the ship lost most of its cargo.
the ship was captured by pirates.
11)

What does Moll manage to get from an ale house? (from Pages 148-174:)

a man's wallet.
a lady's purse.
a set of silver spoons.
a silver tankard.
12)

How is Moll married to the Irishman? (from Pages 99-125:)

in a Roman Catholic ceremony.
by a Magistrate.
in the Church of England.
in a Druid ceremony.
13)

Where does Moll learn that men find a mistress sometimes, but very rarely look for a wife? (from Pages 83-99:)

Bristol.
Bath.
Virginia.
Paris.
14)

How does Mill say she came out of the charge of robbing the silversmith? (from Pages 174-212:)

with flying colors.
with shame and disgrace.
with her will to stop thieving.
with fear and trepidation.
15)

What has Moll heard about the gentleman she is considering marriage to? (from Pages 47-83:)

that he owns a mill in Ireland.
that he is wanted by the police.
that he buys and sells slaves.
that he has a plantation in Virginia.
16)

What is Moll tempted to do that frightens her? (from Pages 148-174:)

she is tempted to murder the girl.
she is tempted to turn herself in.
she is tempted to steal the girl.
she is tempted to look for more children to rob.
17)

What happens to Mill in the silversmith's shop? (from Pages 174-212:)

a man sees her enter and comes to accuse her of theft.
she resists taking anything for fear of getting caught.
she takes a handful of plate just as the owner enters.
she puts some spoons in her pocket and they fall to the floor.
18)

What does Mrs. B do with unwanted children? (from Pages 125-148:)

smothers them at birth.
sells them to gypsies.
pays to have them taken away.
throws them into the river.
19)

Who does Moll get to visit in Newgate? (from Pages 212-250:)

an accused assassin.
her Lancashire husband.
her old partner in crime.
her son Jemmy.
20)

How does Moll get her husband to agree to move to Carolina? (from Pages 250-271:)

she tells him land is cheaper in Carolina.
she tells him people in Virginia know who they are.
she tells him the weather is better in Carolina.
she tells him her mother left property in Carolina.
21)

When a woman friend of Moll's wants her to meet her brother, what does the man want? (from Pages 99-125:)

a nanny for his children.
a maid.
her money.
a mistress.
22)

How long is Moll married to the banker before he dies? (from Pages 125-148:)

five years.
one year.
eighteen weeks.
six months.
23)

What does Moll confess to the banker? (from Pages 99-125:)

that she fell in love with him at the bank.
that she trusted him but that was all.
that she had thought he was single.
that she had no romantic ideas about him.
24)

Who does Moll say put evil ideas into her head? (from Pages 148-174:)

her highwayman husband.
her governess.
the devil.
the police.
25)

How does the captain's lady help repay Moll for her services? (from Pages 47-83:)

by helping her rumored to be a wealthy widow.
by inviting other ship's captains to her home.
by giving her some money.
by making Moll her secretary.
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