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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 gimmick does Knowles use as an ending of the story in Chapter 44?
(a) A flashback to the time Ernestine was sixteen.
(b) The breakup of Charles' engagement to Ernestine.
(c) A story within a story that has no ending.
(d) The story as it would have been written in Victorian England.

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

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

4. Why does Charles go to see Dr. Grogan?
(a) He suspects Dr. Grogan saw him with Sarah through his telescope.
(b) He needs advice about what to say to Sarah when they meet.
(c) He needs advice after receiving a note from Sarah.
(d) He wants sleeping powder for Ernestina.

5. What does Charles decide to do?
(a) Go back and tell Dr. Grogan the whole truth.
(b) Send Sam to look for Sarah.
(c) Open a bottle of brandy and get drunk.
(d) Go out and look for Sarah himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Grogan do in his speech to Charles?

2. What document does Dr. Grogan give Charles to read?

3. In the Victorian ending, what unlikely thing does Charles do?

4. What does Sam do after leaving Charles in his room at the Ship?

5. What revelation does Sarah make to Charles about the French lieutenant?

(see the answer key)

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