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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 does Knowles say modern society has destroyed by throwing over the aura of mystery about sex?
(a) The pleasure
(b) The shame
(c) The openness to talk about it
(d) The need for it

2. What had the servants at Winsyatt gossiped about Charles as he visited his uncle.
(a) That Charles deserves better treatment from his uncle.
(b) That he is getting his comeuppance for not having visited his uncle more.
(c) That rich people are never to be understood.
(d) That Mrs. Trotter will be kind to Charles.

3. How does the butler sum up the feelings of Mrs. Poulteney's staff?
(a) Madam, I shall shake the dust from my shoes as I leave.
(b) Madam, I should rather the poor house than another week under your roof.
(c) You, madam, have not devined that slavery is over.
(d) Meanness and gluttony describe you perfectly, madam.

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

5. How does Knowles pull himself into the novel in Chapter 13?
(a) As a novel critique presupposing what the real critics might say.
(b) With questions regarding his methods and purposes for writing the story.
(c) As a bystander who can attest to the truth of the story.
(d) As a counterpart to Charles whose experiences have been different.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the simpering daughters of the Lady seduce Charles in order to snare him as a husband for one of them?

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

3. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

4. What does Knowles say the novelist is?

5. What is it about Ernestina that allows Sir Robert to disinherit Charles so easily?

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