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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32, 33, 34, and 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Sarah and the lieutenant to be thrown together in Capt. Talbot's house?
(a) She is working for Capt. Talbot as secretary.
(b) The lieutenant has a broken leg and Sarah was his nurse.
(c) The lieutenant only speaks French and Sarah interprets.
(d) They share adjoining rooms.

2. When she couldn't sleep, what does Ernestina decide to do?
(a) Write in her diary.
(b) Go look for Aunt Tranter.
(c) Go to the kitchen and eat.
(d) Go for a walk.

3. What expression applied to a boy or girl is guaranteed to despoil their reputation for life?
(a) One of the Dairy Lane kids.
(b) One of the Ware Commons kids.
(c) One of the Cobb walker kids.
(d) One of the Lyme Green kids.

4. What is Charles' quandary over Sarah's disappearance?
(a) He suspects she may be prepared to blackmail him.
(b) If she is still alive, he has a responsibility to her.
(c) If she committed suicide, she may have left a not implicating him.
(d) If she is alive, he knows where she probably is but cannot tell anyone.

5. What is Knowles' description of Mrs. Poulteney's unsuccessful appeal to knowledge?
(a) A look of solid comprehension.
(b) A blank stare signifying nothing.
(c) A look somewhat like a white Pekinese.
(d) A successful appeal to disapproval.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the servants at Winsyatt gossiped about Charles as he visited his uncle.

2. What does Charles attempt to do with Sarah?

3. What gives Charles a free day to go do some digging?

4. What criminal idea pops into Sam's head?

5. What rests on a table at the bay window of Dr. Grogan's house?

(see the answer key)

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