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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. What investments had Charles' father made?
(a) Rail stocks and gambling.
(b) Shipping and rock collecting.
(c) Importing and politics.
(d) Coal mining and religion.

2. How does Knowles picture Sam?
(a) He is a man who cannot understand Charles' jokes.
(b) He is humbly devoted to Charles and not into self aggrandizement.
(c) He is an older man with a great deal of polish.
(d) He is young, fond of idling, and always has a straw or sprig of parsley in his mouth.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In trying to be Victorian polite, what does Ernestina call the woman they see on the Cobb?

2. What is Knowles' opinion of the way Charles is dressed for his brisk walk?

3. What shop in Lyme is somewhat famous?

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

5. What are the two obsessions of Mrs. Poulteney?

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