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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. Why does Charles not tell Mrs. Tranter and Ernestina of his chance meeting with Sarah on the Ware Commons?
(a) He forgets that it ever happened.
(b) He sees that the women are too involved in other gossip.
(c) He doesn't know how to begin telling them.
(d) He has now become obsessed with the enigma of Sarah.

2. How does Ernestina react to Charles' suggestion that they elope and go to Paris?
(a) She laughs uproarously.
(b) She calls the idea wickedness.
(c) She runs to pack her bag.
(d) She faints and falls into a chair.

3. What does Sam do after leaving Charles in his room at the Ship?
(a) Goes and hides out of sight across from the Endicott's Family Hotel.
(b) Goes to the kitchen and orders a large meal charged to Charles.
(c) Goes to the telegraph office to send a message to Mary.
(d) Finds himself a cheap hotel for the night.

4. What does Sarah say when Charles says he must break his engagement?
(a) I never thought I would hear you say that.
(b) Does that mean you will marry me?
(c) You wouldn't be happy with that innocent girl anyway.
(d) I ask nothing of you. I am to blame.

5. What document does Dr. Grogan give Charles to read?
(a) The trial of Lieutenant Le Ronciere.
(b) The admission requirements for Bedlam.
(c) Darwin's Origin of Species
(d) The gossip in the local newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the objection of Mrs. Poulteney and others like her to the Assembly Rooms?

2. What does Charles discover from Mrs. Endicott?

3. What gimmick does Knowles use as an ending of the story in Chapter 44?

4. What happens after Charles puts out the fire on Sarah's blanket when coals pop from the fireplace?

5. Why does Mrs. Poulteney insist Sarah stay when Mrs. Tranter calls with Charles and Ernestina in tow?

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