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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gentleman arrives at Mrs. Sucksby home with an idea to _____________.
(a) fence stolen goods more efficiently
(b) marry Sue and teach her how to embezzle
(c) marry a wealthy girl and get her fortune.
(d) blow up the London subway

2. Sue refashions stolen objects to ______________.
(a) make them shiny and pretty
(b) pass the time in her boring life
(c) remove identifying marks
(d) make money

3. How long will Richard have to wait to put his plan to elope with Maud in place?
(a) two or three years
(b) three weeks
(c) just hours
(d) a day

4. How does Maud feel while waiting to sneak out and meet Richard?
(a) excited
(b) despondent
(c) agitated
(d) angry

5. Why does Maud relate the story of her early life to the reader?
(a) because she likes to tell stories
(b) to rationalize her actions
(c) so the reader might understand why Maud is who she is
(d) to gain sympathy from the reader

6. Sue grew up in ________________.
(a) her grandmother's home
(b) Mrs. Sucksby's home
(c) the local brothel
(d) an orphanage

7. What does Mr. Lilly require Maud to wear?
(a) a retainer
(b) old-fashioned clothing
(c) a hat
(d) gloves

8. Sue agrees to help Gentleman by becoming a ____________ to the rich, young woman.
(a) maid
(b) teacher
(c) hairdresser
(d) companion

9. What do the "doctors" do?
(a) declare that Maud is still a virgin
(b) paint Maud's portrait
(c) sign papers to committ Maud to an insane asylum
(d) say that Richard is the insane one

10. What does Maud confess to Sue as Sue readies Maud for the marriage bed?
(a) that Maud told her uncle what was about to happen
(b) that Maud is penniless
(c) that Maud knew it was Sue who made love to her
(d) that Maud is in love with Sue

11. Mr. Ibbs deals in
(a) stolen goods
(b) drugs
(c) poker games
(d) antiques

12. What does Sue do that creates a wall between her and Maud?
(a) she tells Maud the plan to swindle Maud for her money
(b) she makes love to Maud supposedly to show Maud what to expect when married
(c) she kisses Richard in front of Maud
(d) she steals a dress

13. What is the main subject of the books in Maud's uncle's library?
(a) horses
(b) pornography
(c) sailing
(d) war and fighting

14. What is Maud's response to reading from the pornographic books to her uncle and his friends?
(a) She enjoys reading for the gentlemen
(b) She does not know what she is reading
(c) She blushes constantly
(d) She is dispassionate

15. What do Mr. Hawtrey and Mr. Huss have in common with Mr. Lilly?
(a) they fought together in the war
(b) they all deal with pornography
(c) they live in the same neighborhood
(d) they are brothers

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Richard Rivers come to Maud's room late at night?

2. Sue and Maud spend the rest of the afternoon _______________.

3. Richard Rivers upsets Maud by asking her about what?

4. What advice does Sue give to Maud about Maud's uncertainty?

5. At what age does Maud come to live at Briar?

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