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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the reader learn raised Grandcourt like a son?
(a) Sir Hugo Mallinger.
(b) Lydia Glasher.
(c) Gwendolyn.
(d) The Reverend.

2. Where is the archery club having an outing when Gwendolyn is called away to meet someone?
(a) On her own grounds; she is hosting the event.
(b) At the Green Arbor.
(c) In Oxford proper.
(d) In the town square.

3. What does Daniel do upon seeing Gwendolyn for the first time that bothers her so much?
(a) Makes her bow to him.
(b) Tells her that she looks fat in her dress.
(c) Asks for her hand in marriage.
(d) Stares at her.

4. What relationship does Ezra first claim to have with Mordecai?
(a) He claims not to know Mordecai at all.
(b) He claims that Mordecai is a long-lost uncle.
(c) He claims that he found Mordecai homeless on the street one day, and decided to take him in.
(d) He claims that Mordecai is a former employee.

5. What do Catherine's parents threaten to do if she marries Herr Klesmer?
(a) Move her away to the countryside, away from all of her friends.
(b) Have her killed.
(c) Disown her.
(d) Have him killed.

6. What personal items does Gwendolyn give to her mother so that she can sell them and earn extra money?
(a) Her fancy dresses.
(b) Her musical instruments.
(c) Her jewelry.
(d) Her paintings.

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

8. What do the Arrowpoints hope that Grandcourt will do when he arrives in town?
(a) Choose Anna to be his bride.
(b) Choose Gwendolyn to be his bride.
(c) Choose Lucinda to be his bride.
(d) Choose Catherine to be his bride.

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

10. How do Reverend and Mrs. Gascoigne react to Gwendolyn when they learn of her engagement to Grandcourt?
(a) They congratulate her.
(b) They are horribly embarrassed.
(c) They are not sure what to think.
(d) They are furiously angry.

11. 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 painter in a museum or a singer in a choir.
(c) Being a nurse in a hosptial or a nun in a church.
(d) Being a teacher in a university or a professor at an all-girls school.

12. What does Herr Klesmer do for a living?
(a) All of the answer choices are correct.
(b) He is independently wealthy.
(c) His profession is not mentioned in the book.
(d) He is a musician.

13. Where does Gwendolyn tell her mother that she is going the day after she meets Lydia Glasher?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To join friends in Dover.
(c) On her honeymoon.
(d) No one knows; she just disappears from everyone's sight.

14. What does Gwendolyn plan to do with the money that she gets from her necklace?
(a) Gamble just one more day.
(b) Pay off her debts.
(c) Pay for her trip back home.
(d) Buy fancy new dresses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Lush?

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

3. What promise does Daniel make to Mirah in relation to finding her family?

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

5. Why does Daniel pawn a ring with Ezra Cohen?

(see the answer keys)

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