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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last thing Maud does for Sue at the close of the story?
(a) begins to teach Sue to read
(b) wills Briar to Sue
(c) reads to her from one of Mr. Lilly's books
(d) gives her a new wardrobe

2. Why does Richard Rivers come to Maud's room late at night?
(a) to tell her that there is a tornado coming
(b) to tell her that he is her brother
(c) to scheme with her about getting her mother's money
(d) to seduce her

3. Part 1 mainly is based upon Sue's ______________.
(a) Old letters from the attic
(b) Aunt's diary
(c) Memories
(d) Video tapes her uncle records

4. What is wrong with Nurse Bacon?
(a) her legs are twisted from polio
(b) she has had an ear cut off
(c) she has a broken hip
(d) she has swollen and painful hands

5. What does the figure of the hand on the floor represent?
(a) it points to a secret door
(b) the bounds of innocence
(c) the coat of arms of the Lilly family
(d) holding the wealth of the family in its hand

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maud relate the story of her early life to the reader?

2. When is Marianne Lilly's will to be opened?

3. What does Maud give Charles for Sue when Charles comes to the door of Mrs. Sucksby's house?

4. Sue believes Maud is __________________.

5. What color of gloves is worn by the gentleman who chooses to bring Maud to Briar?

(see the answer key)

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