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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. Why do the servants cut short their dinner?
(a) Mr. Lilly cannot afford to feed them any longer
(b) an airraid occurs
(c) they must place sandbags to keep water out of the basement
(d) they learn it is poisoned

2. What does Sue do with a single glove of Maud's that Sue finds?
(a) burns it in the fireplace
(b) keeps it for a momento
(c) hides it under the bed
(d) gives it to Maud and admonishes her for losing the match to it

3. Sue's work at the Lillys' will make Sue and Mrs. Sucksby ____________.
(a) criminals
(b) rich
(c) happy
(d) closer

4. What does Sue do to encourage Maud to look favorably upon Richard?
(a) tells Maud how kind Richard is
(b) describes Richard's immense wealth
(c) hints that Sue will be forced to marry someone terrible otherwise
(d) uses a stacked deck of cards to tell Maud's fortune

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what did Maud's mother really die?

3. What is Maud's main reservation about this plan?

4. What does Mr. Lilly require Maud to wear?

5. Why does Sue teach Maud about some normal activities of life?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the circumstances of Sue's mother's death?

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

4. Briefly describe Sue's trip and arrival at Briar.

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

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

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

8. Why does Maud relate the story of her coming to Briar?

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

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

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