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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. Who first comes to the door after the murders?
(a) A peddler.
(b) The pastor of the church.
(c) Two boys looking for work.
(d) The neighbor.

2. To what event is Jordan invited at the governor’s house?
(a) Dinner with the whole family.
(b) Saturday morning garden club.
(c) Bridge club.
(d) Tuesday Discussion Circle.

3. What happens to Mrs. Humphreys’s housekeeper?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She dies.
(c) She quits.
(d) She moves to get married.

4. What does Dr. Jordan bring Grace?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A new shawl.
(c) An apple.
(d) An orange from India.

5. Who is Mrs. Parkinson’s housekeeper to whom Grace is introduced?
(a) Mrs. Traker.
(b) Mrs. Alderman.
(c) Mrs. Riddle.
(d) Mrs. Honey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan think Dora might do on purpose?

2. Where was McDermott hanged?

3. What is the first thing Mary has Grace do in order to make her presentable at her new job?

4. Why does a doctor want to measure the heads of criminals?

5. Why does the governor’s wife not allow Grace the run of the house in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Grace’s mother and how does her father take care of them?

2. How does Dr. Jordan help Mrs. Humphreys’ situation?

3. What is Jordan invited to join at the governor’s house and what does Lydia do before it starts?

4. What is the sentencing for Grace and McDermott?

5. What does Mrs. Humphreys do at the opening of Chapter 6 and what is Dr. Jordan’s response?

6. Who narrates Chapter 1 and what does she say about her present circumstances as to where she is, how old she is and what year it is?

7. What are the circumstances of Mrs. Humphreys’s life that are so difficult?

8. What does Grace say about her behavior where she is living?

9. How does Jordan describe Grace in his letter at the end of the Chapter?

10. What does the visitor to Grace’s cell give her and what does Grace do about it?

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