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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: A Victorian, Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, readers learn Bell attends what school in 1886?
(a) University of Greenwich.
(b) Kingston University.
(c) Trinity University.
(d) University of Oxford.

3. Bell eventually gains the confidence of which soldiers who agree to accompany her on her journey over desert sands?
(a) Bedouin.
(b) Ottoman.
(c) Bolshevik.
(d) Moroccan.

4. Bell falls in love with which son of British Minister Frank Lascelles?
(a) George.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Billy.
(d) Charles.

5. Where does Bell visit with her stepmother's sister in 1889 to develop a social life?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Bucharest.
(d) Vienna.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a second trip, Bell comes dangerously close to losing her life on a climb up what rocky surface?

2. What is the purpose of Bell's initial trip to Jerusalem?

3. Bell was born on what date?

4. 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?

5. What does Bell do for the next five years following the loss of Cadogan?

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