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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. Why does Mrs. Talbot decide not to rehire Sarah Woodruff?
(a) She is afraid of her neighbors' gossip.
(b) She is aghast at the brazenness of Sarah for even coming to see her.
(c) She thinks Sarah's experience with the lieutenant would impair her concentration on the children.
(d) Her husband flatly refuses to have Sarah back.

2. What is obvious about the size of the dowry Ernestina will bring to a marriage?
(a) The Smithson name.
(b) The size of the Smithson house.
(c) The absence of brothers and sisters.
(d) The expensive clothes and jewels she always wears.

3. What is Knowles' opinion of the way Charles is dressed for his brisk walk?
(a) Modern and ahead of the times.
(b) Overly Victorian in its utility.
(c) Perfectly appropriate.
(d) Not heavy enough for the Dorset weather.

4. THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN takes place in what historical era?
(a) Victorian.
(b) Roman.
(c) Elizabethan.
(d) Edwardian.

5. After Sarah goes to work for Mrs. Poulteney, how does she size up her employer?
(a) She sees Mrs. Poulteney as a tyrant and tries to warn the staff when she is coming.
(b) She is indifferent to Mrs. Poulteney's quirks of behavior.
(c) She learns to keep her mouth shut at all times and at all costs.
(d) She understands her and how to handle her like a skilled cardinal handles a weak pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompts Mrs. Poulteney to ask about someone to take into her service?

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

3. What does Mrs. Poulteney say of rumors about Mary, Mrs. Tranter's maid?

4. What double duty does Sam perform at Mrs. Tranter's door?

5. Where does Charles establish his quarters after his father's death?

(see the answer key)

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