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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, 12, and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Knowles pull himself into the novel in Chapter 13?
(a) With questions regarding his methods and purposes for writing the story.
(b) As a bystander who can attest to the truth of the story.
(c) As a novel critique presupposing what the real critics might say.
(d) As a counterpart to Charles whose experiences have been different.

2. What expression applied to a boy or girl is guaranteed to despoil their reputation for life?
(a) One of the Dairy Lane kids.
(b) One of the Lyme Green kids.
(c) One of the Ware Commons kids.
(d) One of the Cobb walker kids.

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

4. How does Sarah appear as she stands at her windowsill at night looking out to sea?
(a) Like a hysterical woman who has lost all.
(b) Like a preliminary to jumping from the window.
(c) Like an angel looking for lost ships.
(d) Like a ghost searching for reality.

5. Where does Charles establish his quarters after his father's death?
(a) In Essex.
(b) In Kensington.
(c) In Balmory.
(d) In Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

2. Why does Sarah take the risk of not going by the back way around the dairy the morning she is seen by two walkers?

3. What happened to Charles' mother?

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

5. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?

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