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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. Why is Charles going to London?
(a) To collect money for travel to Europe.
(b) To inform Ernestina's father of the changes in his fortune.
(c) To hire another manservant.
(d) To hire a lawyer to get rid of Mrs. Trotter.

2. What is Ernestina's reaction to the flowers Sam delivers from Charles?
(a) She jumps from bed and dances around the room.
(b) She frowns because she is ashamed of herself.
(c) She frowns because she has been imagining unfaithfulness of Charles' part.
(d) She wants to know if a shop keeper delivered the flowers.

3. What causes Ernestina to be unable to sleep?
(a) Her behavior after learning that Charles is not inheriting Winsyatt.
(b) Her disappointment at seeing Charles so happy.
(c) The light flooding into her room.
(d) The sounds of a thunderstorm outside.

4. What news does Ernestina give Charles on his return?
(a) That Mrs. Poulteney has dismissed Sarah Woodruff.
(b) That Sarah Woodruff has jumped off the cliff.
(c) That Mrs. Fairley has seen Sarah and Charles together.
(d) That Sarah Woodruff has called asking for him.

5. Who does Ernestina tease her Aunt Tranter about?
(a) The vicar.
(b) Charles' uncle.
(c) Mrs. Poulteney's brother.
(d) The bachelor Dr. Grogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Knowles say modern society has destroyed by throwing over the aura of mystery about sex?

2. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?

3. What has happened to Sarah while Charles is away from Lyme?

4. How does Knowles use these changes to invite suspense?

5. Who does Charles meet face-to-face as he exits the shed?

(see the answer key)

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