View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52, 53, 54, and 55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ernestina's reaction to the flowers Sam delivers from Charles?
(a) She frowns because she has been imagining unfaithfulness of Charles' part.
(b) She jumps from bed and dances around the room.
(c) She frowns because she is ashamed of herself.
(d) She wants to know if a shop keeper delivered the flowers.

2. How is Aunt Tranter affected in all of the problems?
(a) She thinks it is all for the best.
(b) She wants to have the police confront Charles.
(c) She says she never trusted Charles.
(d) She is confused and angry.

3. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?
(a) Milk maid.
(b) Governess.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Librarian.

4. How does Knowles use these changes to invite suspense?
(a) He suggests that something sinister is about to happen.
(b) He makes the reader expect great things for Charles.
(c) He suggests that the uncle has regained his health.
(d) He states that Charles still does not guess.

5. How are Charles and Ernestina dressed on their walk down the Cobb?
(a) In raincoats and boots.
(b) In riding habits.
(c) Very stylishly for the day.
(d) In clothes suited to the taste of Lyme Regis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles intend to do on his outing?

2. How did Charles' father rid him of the desire to become a priest?

3. What causes Ernestina to be unable to sleep?

4. What does Sam tell Charles he wants two hundred and eighty pounds for?

5. What is Sarah's attitude toward fashion?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 343 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample