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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Charles' grandfather's archeological finds housed?
(a) Westminster Abby.
(b) The British Museum.
(c) The Louvre.
(d) Windsor Castle.

2. 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 somewhat like a white Pekinese.
(d) A look of solid comprehension.

3. What happened to Charles' mother?
(a) She died of tuberculosis.
(b) She ran off with an Italian.
(c) She fell into the sea on a boat outing.
(d) She died in childbirth to a stillborn girl.

4. What annoying habit did Aunt Tranter have which causes Ernestina consternation?
(a) She is an inveterate gossip.
(b) She insists on being a chaperone for Ernestina and Charles.
(c) She dips snuff in the parlor.
(d) She sits at her window with a telescope.

5. What does Knowles say has served as a substitute for experience in Sarah Woodruff?
(a) Lectures from her father.
(b) Her first class education.
(c) Fiction and poetry.
(d) The advice of older women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Sarah and the lieutenant to be thrown together in Capt. Talbot's house?

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

3. What does Charles enjoy about his relationship to Sam?

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

5. What is Ernestina's great fear about marriage?

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