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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VII, The Mother and the Son.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greets Grandcourt when he goes calling to Gwendolyn's house the day after she meets Lydia Glasher?
(a) Gwendolyn herself; she is alone at home.
(b) Gwendolyn's mother.
(c) No one; no one is home.
(d) The Reverend.

2. Who gives Daniel the letter from his mother?
(a) The mailman.
(b) Mirah.
(c) Sir Hugo.
(d) A messenger.

3. How much time passes between the time that Grandcourt tells Mr. Lush that he would like to marry Gwendolyn and the time that he goes to her house to announce his intentions?
(a) Quite a bit.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days, because he knows that it is improper to visit on Sundays.
(d) Only a few minutes.

4. What type of work does Hans do as an adult?
(a) He is an artist.
(b) He is a singer.
(c) He is an engineer.
(d) He is a baker.

5. Why does Gwendolyn end up dancing with Grandcourt at the ball?
(a) Because he offers to wrap up her ankle so that she can dance at least once.
(b) Because her mother makes her.
(c) Because the person she was supposed to dance with disappears.
(d) Because he has finally won her affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anna appear - at least on the outside - when she sees Gwendolyn and learns of her engagement?

2. Why does Hans stay with Daniel instead of his own mother during a visit?

3. Where does Daniel first encounter Mordecai?

4. What does Grandcourt assure Lydia of after he tells her that he has become engaged to Gwendolyn?

5. Who is Anna?

(see the answer key)

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