1. What does Ezra Cohen do for a living?
(a) He is the town baker.
(b) He is a shop owner.
(c) He is the town mayor.
(d) He is a famous painter who lives like a hermit.

2. How does Gwendolyn feel about gambling?
(a) That it is a great thrill and one she misses dearly.
(b) That she could do it professionally if only women were allowed to gamble.
(c) That the wins and losses are no different than every day life.
(d) That it is a great way for her to show off and gain admirers.

3. Following Catherine's announcement that she plans to marry Herr Klesmer, what do her parents do as soon as she leaves the room?
(a) Nothing; they do not talk, and pretend as though nothin happened.
(b) Call all of their friends and family because they are so happy about the engagement.
(c) Discuss what they are going to do with their property.
(d) Her mother faints; and her father punches a window out of anger.

4. What item(s) does Grandcourt request from Lydia once he becomes engaged to Gwendolyn?
(a) A very expensive scarf that he had given Lydia at the time that they first met.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) His family chest.
(d) His family Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Catherine feel about Herr Klesmer?

3. Where does Daniel first encounter Mordecai?

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

5. What does Mirah's father teach her when she is young?

(see the answer key)

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