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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. What does Daniel give Mrs. Meyrick for Mirah?
(a) A locket.
(b) Money for her food and lodging.
(c) A book to read.
(d) The use of his nice big house.

2. How does Gwendolyn first feel about the idea of a proposal that is expected to come from Grandcourt?
(a) She hopes that he does not ask so that she doesn't have to refuse him.
(b) She wants to say yes, but cannott bring herself to make that decision.
(c) She is acting uninterested, but really feels like an excited little girl.
(d) She can hardly contain herself, she is so excited.

3. How does Grandcourt ask permission to visit Gwendolyn from her after he arrives in Offendene?
(a) By letter.
(b) By messenger.
(c) In person.
(d) By sending Mr. Lush, who purposely arrives late.

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

5. According to Mrs. Davilow, what two options are available as a profession for Gwendolyn?
(a) Being a teacher in a school or a governess to a family.
(b) Being a teacher in a university or a professor at an all-girls school.
(c) Being a nurse in a hosptial or a nun in a church.
(d) Being a painter in a museum or a singer in a choir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwendolyn's uncle think of the waltz?

2. Who does the reader learn raised Grandcourt like a son?

3. Who is Mr. Lush?

4. What will Mrs. Davilow's younger girls be doing to earn money for the family?

5. What hotel does Mr. Lush settle his "mystery guest" in as Grandcourt is preparing to propose to Gwendolyn?

(see the answer key)

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