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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 modern conveniences of the kitchen
(b) Maud's generosity
(c) the vacation plans of Mr. Lilly
(d) items in the household

2. Maud continues to ask Sue to _________________.
(a) sleep in the bed with her
(b) steal cookies from the kitchen for her
(c) read Maud fairy tales
(d) run errands into town

3. What does Maud's uncle teach her?
(a) the financial aspect of the manor
(b) how to set a proper table
(c) All about bindings, type fonts, paper, and ink
(d) how to read and write Italian

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what are Maud's gloves symbolic?

2. Mr. Ibbs deals in

3. Part 1 is from __________ point of view.

4. What bewilders Maud when she arrives at Briar?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Richard prepare for committing Maud to the insane asylum?

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

3. Why does Sue grow up in Mrs. Sucksby's home?

4. What is Maud's response to Richard's marriage proposal and how does Sue respond?

5. What does Sue realize about Maud and what does Sue do about this realization?

6. Describe the effect of her uncle's training upon Maud.

7. What is the result of the lovemaking between Sue and Maud?

8. What does Maud do after dinner?

9. How does Sue think of Maud while they are outside by Maud's mother's grave?

10. What does Sue compare Maud to and what is the symbolic significance?

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