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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hetty making in Chapter 6?
(a) Butter.
(b) Cream cheese.
(c) Biscuits.
(d) Cottage cheese.

2. How old is Mrs. Poyser described as in Chapter 6?
(a) 35.
(b) 43.
(c) 26.
(d) 38.

3. How old is Hetty said to be in Chapter 12?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 21.

4. Who is Hetty traveling to visit for lessons in lace-mending in Chapter 12?
(a) Mrs. Promfret.
(b) Mrs. Sonton.
(c) Mrs. Adkins.
(d) Mrs. Bede.

5. Who is the gardener that Hetty claims to dislike in Chapter 12?
(a) Mr. Craig.
(b) Will Maskery.
(c) Mr. Massey.
(d) Mr. Irwine.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what morning of the week does Chapter 12 begin?

2. How old was Dinah when she began preaching, according to the narrative in Chapter 8?

3. When does Dinah say her aunt that raised her died in Chapter 8?

4. What instrument does Joshua Rann play on the shady grass prior to the great dance in Chapter 25?

5. How old was Adam when he gave Arthur a ruler as a gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Arthur go to see Mr. Irwine in Chapter 16? Does he achieve his mission?

2. What are Mr. Massey's thoughts on women and marriage?

3. What do Hetty's earrings and locket symbolize?

4. What Christian denomination is central in the novel? Why?

5. Who comes to stay at the Bede home in Chapter 10? Why?

6. Why is Adam asked to dine upstairs at the party in Chapter 23?

7. How does Chapter 17 diverge from other chapters in the novel?

8. What is the setting of Chapter 6? What is taking place as the chapter opens?

9. What event takes place in Chapter 18? Where does the event occur?

10. What is seen in the exchange between Arthur and Adam in Chapter 16?

(see the answer keys)

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