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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: A Victorian, Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bell arrives where in November 1913?
(a) Amman.
(b) Beirut.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Damascus.

2. On this 1905 trip, Bell encounters the Druze and is brought the sheik's what to initiate a professional friendship?
(a) Caravan.
(b) Palace.
(c) Tent.
(d) Lodge.

3. Why is it by the summer of 1889 that Bell's feelings for Lascelles's son wane?
(a) He is not as bright, passionate as she.
(b) He buries himself in politics.
(c) They share few common interests.
(d) He calls upon her less frequently.

4. Bell reaches what location the day following her release from custody in early 1914?
(a) Muscat.
(b) Riyadh.
(c) Baghdad.
(d) Beirut.

5. Victorian England allows Bell the comforts of her family's wealth, but also limits the possibilities in life for woman like Bell for what reasons?
(a) Bright, driven women receive no proposals from equivalent men.
(b) The only occupation for Victorian women outside academia is nursing.
(c) Even bright, driven men seek only women in mother-servant role.
(d) Bright, driven women cannot channel their energies outside academia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When she embarks in 1909, what knowledge does Bell take with her?

2. What adventure does Bell tackle before returning to England in July 1903?

3. These esteemed members that Bell meets are graduates from which institutions?

4. January 1914 ends, water and provisions are running low, and who is sent to warn Bell to turn back?

5. Bell falls in love with which young man toward the end of Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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