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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What revelation does Sarah make to Charles about the French lieutenant?
(a) That he has never even written to her.
(b) That he is the father of her child.
(c) That he is married.
(d) That he beat her before he left England.

2. When Charles tells Sam not to see Mary until he has cleared it with Mrs. Tranter, to what does Sam compare himself?
(a) A race horse.
(b) A Derby duck.
(c) A double amputee.
(d) A schoolboy.

3. What begins to trouble Charles about his engagement to Ernestina?
(a) That he has been too conventional in his choice and it is not like him at all.
(b) That Ernestina is far too young for him and would leave him for a younger man.
(c) That he needs a less exciting existence so he could concentrate on rocks.
(d) That she is too flighty and unable to discuss anything with him calmly.

4. What does Knowles say has served as a substitute for experience in Sarah Woodruff?
(a) The advice of older women.
(b) Lectures from her father.
(c) Fiction and poetry.
(d) Her first class education.

5. 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) They share adjoining rooms.
(c) The lieutenant has a broken leg and Sarah was his nurse.
(d) The lieutenant only speaks French and Sarah interprets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Knowles' opinion of the way Charles is dressed for his brisk walk?

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

3. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

4. Why does Charles not tell Mrs. Tranter and Ernestina of his chance meeting with Sarah on the Ware Commons?

5. THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN takes place in what historical era?

(see the answer key)

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