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

2. What is the reason Maud believes her uncles will not allow her to marry Richard?
(a) her uncle needs Maud to work on indexing the books
(b) her uncle has already promised Maud to the neighbor
(c) her uncle believes Richard is a fortune hunter
(d) her uncle wants Maud to join a convent

3. The train station is hung with black cloth because of the death of _______________.
(a) Winston Churchill
(b) many Londoners due to a terriorist attack
(c) Queen Victoria
(d) Prince Albert

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Maud's maid?

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

4. Why do the servants cut short their dinner?

5. What symbolic event happens just as Richard and Maud return to the home after painting out of doors?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Gentleman prepare Sue for her part in the swindle?

3. What is Gentleman's plan?

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

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

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

7. What does Maud do after dinner?

8. What are Sue's impressions of Maud?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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