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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Maidens Choosing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Herr Klesmer hesitant to confess his love for Catherine?
(a) Because he knows that she hates him.
(b) Because he is financially beneath her.
(c) Because he is already married.
(d) Because he knows that she is already betrothed to someone else.

2. Following Catherine's announcement that she plans to marry Herr Klesmer, what do her parents do as soon as she leaves the room?
(a) Discuss what they are going to do with their property.
(b) Nothing; they do not talk, and pretend as though nothin happened.
(c) Call all of their friends and family because they are so happy about the engagement.
(d) Her mother faints; and her father punches a window out of anger.

3. Why does Gwendolyn say that she cannot dance with Grandcourt at the ball?
(a) Because she is too embarassed to be seen dancing with him.
(b) Because she does not like him.
(c) Because her ankle is sore.
(d) Because her card is already filled.

4. Who is Herr Klesmer?
(a) A famous professor.
(b) The town baker.
(c) The town mayor.
(d) A music teacher.

5. Why does Mirah run away from her father?
(a) She realizes that he is becoming an alcoholic.
(b) She realizes that he is only after her money.
(c) She realizes that he is planning to marry her off.
(d) She learns that the police are after him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daniel give Mrs. Meyrick for Mirah?

2. How does Gwendolyn's mother feel about the possibility of Gwendolyn marrying Grandcourt?

3. Why does Grandcourt expect Daniel to be jealous?

4. How does Gwendolyn react to what Lydia Glasher tells her when they first meet?

5. How many younger sisters does Gwendolyn have?

(see the answer key)

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