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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. How does Herr Klesmer respond when he hears Gwendolyn perform?
(a) He has to leave because he is so embarrassed for her.
(b) He is amazed at her talents.
(c) He is condescending.
(d) He proposes to her on the spot.

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

4. How many younger sisters does Gwendolyn have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

5. Why does Mirah run away from her father?
(a) She realizes that he is only after her money.
(b) She realizes that he is becoming an alcoholic.
(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 Gwendolyn request after speaking to Lydia Glasher for the first time?

2. What animal does Gwendolyn want that Reverend Gascoigne cannot buy for his own daughter?

3. How quickly does Grandcourt want to get married to Gwendolyn once she accepts his proposal?

4. In what job does Mrs. Davilow think Gwendolyn will be happiest?

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

(see the answer key)

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