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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The staff of Briar benefits from ________________.
(a) the vacation plans of Mr. Lilly
(b) the modern conveniences of the kitchen
(c) Maud's generosity
(d) items in the household

2. Maud's uncle tells her that she has been brought to him, not to make a lady of her, but to be a ___________ to him.
(a) blessing
(b) servant
(c) secretary
(d) advisor

3. What does Maud hate about her gloves?
(a) the color
(b) when they get dirty or stained
(c) the fingers are too short for her
(d) they go up to her elbow

4. 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 kisses Richard in front of Maud
(c) she makes love to Maud supposedly to show Maud what to expect when married
(d) she steals a dress

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Maud continues to ask Sue to _________________.

2. Why is Charles, the knife boy, beaten?

3. Who performs the marriage ceremony?

4. What does Sue realize during the wait for the elopement?

5. How do Maud, Sue and Gentleman (Richard) make their escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Maud the morning after her wedding night?

2. How does Maud feel about this plan and what does she ultimately decide to do?

3. What happens in this chapter that foreshadows what happens at the insane asylum?

4. Describe a little of Maud's early memories.

5. Why does Sue tell Maud's fortune and what is Maud's reaction?

6. Describe how Maud's uncle claimed her at the insane asylum.

7. What does Richard know about Maud and tells her when he climbs up to her room?

8. How does Mrs. Sucksby respond to Sue's impending departure?

9. What does Sue do to introduce Maud to some normal activities and why does she do so?

10. What happens when Richard, Sue and Maud arrive at the insane asylum?

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