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

2. What double duty does Sam perform at Mrs. Tranter's door?
(a) He delivers Charles' bouquet for Ernestina and a smaller one for Mary, the maid.
(b) He recites a poem to Mary as he gives her the flowers for Ernestina.
(c) He delivers the flowers for Ernestina and an invitation to a dance for Mary.
(d) He delivers the flowers along with a singing telegram.

3. How does the bright day affect Charles?
(a) He says everything looks unreal.
(b) He says he will go back to bed.
(c) He says it almost makes him not return to London.
(d) He says it is rare to see such brightness and he hates it.

4. When Sarah turns to look at Charles, how does he describe the look?
(a) Sensuous and compelling.
(b) Mysterious and inviting.
(c) Dark and mystifying.
(d) As though she looked right through him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?

2. Why is Charles thought of as an interesting young man?

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

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

5. What begins to trouble Charles about his engagement to Ernestina?

(see the answer key)

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