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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. How does Gwendolyn react to the confession by Rex that he loves her?
(a) She faints.
(b) She tells him that she is already engaged.
(c) She asks him to stop.
(d) She is silent because she is not sure how to react.

2. From whom does Grandcourt learn where Gwendolyn has actually traveled?
(a) Sir Hugo Mallinger.
(b) Daniel Deronda.
(c) Gwendolyn herself (in a letter).
(d) Lydia Glasher.

3. What does Gwendolyn tell Herr Klesmer that she wants to do in order to earn money for her family?
(a) Become a prostitute.
(b) Go onstage.
(c) Finally talk about the money that she has been hiding away.
(d) Sell all of her jewelry.

4. How does Catherine feel about Herr Klesmer?
(a) She loves him madly and is obsessed with him to a point of being unhealthy.
(b) She doesn't like him, but thinks that she may grow to love him.
(c) She really loves him very deeply.
(d) She loves him a little bit and is unsure.

5. How quickly does Grandcourt want to get married to Gwendolyn once she accepts his proposal?
(a) Right away -- like that night.
(b) He wants to wait a year for the sake of tradition.
(c) In exactly 34 days, since 34 is his lucky number.
(d) Within a few weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwendolyn notice about Grandcourt during the ball?

2. Following Catherine's announcement that she plans to marry Herr Klesmer, what do her parents do as soon as she leaves the room?

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

4. How does Herr Klesmer respond when he hears Gwendolyn perform?

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

(see the answer key)

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