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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 is already betrothed to someone else.
(b) Because he knows that she hates him.
(c) Because he is already married.
(d) Because he is financially beneath her.

2. What does Mirah's father teach her when she is young?
(a) Theater.
(b) Math.
(c) Art.
(d) Music.

3. Where does Gwendolyn's family move when she returns from her gambling trip?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Leubronn.
(c) Paris.
(d) Offendene.

4. Why does Lush advise against Grandcourt proposing to Gwendolyn after Grandcourt arrives in Offendene from Paris?
(a) Because he thinks that his life will be in danger.
(b) Because he has had a dream that something bad happens, although he doesn't know what the bad occurrence is.
(c) Because he realizes that Gwendolyn is very spoiled and rude.
(d) Because he will now have to assume financial responsibility for Gwendolyn's family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Davilow, what two options are available as a profession for Gwendolyn?

2. What does Gwendolyn tell Herr Klesmer that she wants to do in order to earn money for her family?

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

4. Why does Herr tell Gwendolyn that she cannot count on Catherine as a patron?

5. What does Rex tell Anna that he is going to do after he is rebuffed by her?

(see the answer key)

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