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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 Sarah think about Mrs. Tranter?
(a) She has the kindest heart but I do not need kindness.
(b) She is just like all Victorian people.
(c) She is more cruel than Mrs. Poulteney.
(d) She is kind but too much of a gossip.

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

3. What does Charles observe inside the house?
(a) That there does not seem to be anyone at home.
(b) That there is an air of gloom about the place.
(c) That the carpets need to be changed.
(d) That some things have changed.

4. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?
(a) She must be willing to attend church every Sabbath.
(b) She must be willing to work for a pittance.
(c) She must have a higher education and good references.
(d) She must have impeccable moral character and no relatives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Knowles pull himself into the novel in Chapter 13?

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

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

4. What is Ernestina's great fear about marriage?

5. What expression applied to a boy or girl is guaranteed to despoil their reputation for life?

(see the answer key)

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