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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 44, 45, 46, and 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What transpires between Mrs. Tranter and Sarah?
(a) A challenge of sorts to see who would break first.
(b) An invitation and acceptance of a visit to Mrs. Tranter's house.
(c) An approval of Mrs. Poulteney.
(d) Looks of revulsion.

2. How does Dr. Grogan rebut Charles' objection that nothing improper passed between him and Sarah?
(a) He calls Charles a liar and orders him out of his house.
(b) He confesses that he saw them in his telescope.
(c) He uses the catechism about wishing for a sinful act being the same as doing it.
(d) He says Charles protests too much.

3. What does Dr. Grogan suggest?
(a) That Charles insists on eloping with Ernestina at once.
(b) That he will handle the matter with Sarah and Charles must go away.
(c) That Charles see Sarah and make up his mind who he loves.
(d) That Dr. Grogan himself goes to find out what Sarah really wants.

4. What metaphor does Charles use to describe his guilt of lying about Sarah?
(a) Sir Galahad showing Guinevere to be a whore.
(b) Robin Hood denouncing Maid Marian as a strumpet.
(c) Sir Lancelot casting blame on the Lady of the Lake.
(d) King Arthur lusting for Morgan Le Fey.

5. In the Victorian ending, what becomes of Mrs. Poulteney?
(a) She runs away with the vicar.
(b) She has a change of heart and becomes kind to her servants.
(c) She becomes blind and her servants steal everything from her.
(d) She tries to enter heaven and is cast into the realm below.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Knowles explain the Victorian ending is all about?

2. What does Charles admit to Dr. Grogan about his feelings for Ernestina?

3. When Sarah and Charles meet again on the path, what does Charles observe about her?

4. Why does Mrs. Endicott allow Charles to go up to Sarah's room?

5. What does Mrs. Poulteney say of rumors about Mary, Mrs. Tranter's maid?

(see the answer key)

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