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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Knowles say that the Victorians had thrown at them night and day in the same way we have sex thrown at us today?
(a) Religion
(b) Nobility
(c) Education
(d) Overdressing

2. What happens after Charles puts out the fire on Sarah's blanket when coals pop from the fireplace?
(a) Sarah begins to cry.
(b) He jumps up to leave.
(c) Mrs. Endicott runs in to see what the smell is.
(d) They stare into each other's eyes and kiss.

3. To what does Knowles compare Charles' official decision to go ahead with his marriage to Ernestina?
(a) His decision to become a tradesman.
(b) His official decision once to take Holy Orders.
(c) His decision to go and look for Sarah.
(d) His decision to confess to the vicar.

4. For what is Dr. Grogan well known in Lyme?
(a) Taking long walks in the country.
(b) Supporting Mrs. Poulteney's Victorianism.
(c) Retelling stories of his experiences.
(d) Making house calls.

5. What is unimaginable to Charles in a relationship with a woman?
(a) Loving two women at the same time.
(b) Intimacy of thought and feeling.
(c) Darwinian selection.
(d) Social equality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Ernestina that allows Sir Robert to disinherit Charles so easily?

2. What does Sarah think about Mrs. Tranter?

3. What is obvious about the size of the dowry Ernestina will bring to a marriage?

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

5. Where does Charles go after leaving Sarah?

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