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

2. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?
(a) Plumpness and a jocular spirit.
(b) High moral and religious values.
(c) Wealth and generosity.
(d) Optimism and making the best of everything for all.

3. How do the simpering daughters of the Lady seduce Charles in order to snare him as a husband for one of them?
(a) Wear seductive clothes.
(b) Pretend they were interested in his paleontology.
(c) Propose marriage to him.
(d) Get him alone in the garden.

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

5. What double duty does Sam perform at Mrs. Tranter's door?
(a) He delivers the flowers along with a singing telegram.
(b) He recites a poem to Mary as he gives her the flowers for Ernestina.
(c) He delivers Charles' bouquet for Ernestina and a smaller one for Mary, the maid.
(d) He delivers the flowers for Ernestina and an invitation to a dance for Mary.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Immediately after Charles discovers that Sarah is not dead, what happens in Ernestina's bedroom?

4. What shop in Lyme is somewhat famous?

5. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

(see the answer key)

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