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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. On the bright, sunny morning in Lyme, how does Ernestina awaken?
(a) In a mood that the brilliance of the morning only aggravated.
(b) Afraid that exposure to sunlight would darken her skin.
(c) Too late to see Charles who had already left for a walk.
(d) Bright and bubbly, anxious to see Charles.

2. Why is Charles thought of as an interesting young man?
(a) Because his travels had rubbed away the patina of seriousness.
(b) Because there was no cynicism about him.
(c) Because he was easy to catch in a matriomonial trap.
(d) Because he was as well known as Disraeli and Gladstone.

3. Where does Charles establish his quarters after his father's death?
(a) In Balmory.
(b) In Wales.
(c) In Kensington.
(d) In Essex.

4. Upon whose word does Mr. Forsythe, vicar of Lyme, rely to recommend Sarah?
(a) Mrs. Talbot.
(b) His maid who knows Sarah personally.
(c) Mr. Fursey-Harris, vicar of Chramouth.
(d) Sarah herself.

5. How does Ernestina react to Charles' suggestion that they elope and go to Paris?
(a) She runs to pack her bag.
(b) She faints and falls into a chair.
(c) She calls the idea wickedness.
(d) She laughs uproarously.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Ernestina that attracts Charles?

2. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?

3. How are Charles and Ernestina dressed on their walk down the Cobb?

4. What happened to Charles' mother?

5. In trying to be Victorian polite, what does Ernestina call the woman they see on the Cobb?

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