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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What title did Charles' grandfather hold?
(a) Duke.
(b) Laird.
(c) Baronet.
(d) Earl.

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

3. When Charles tells Sam not to see Mary until he has cleared it with Mrs. Tranter, to what does Sam compare himself?
(a) A schoolboy.
(b) A race horse.
(c) A Derby duck.
(d) A double amputee.

4. Upon whose word does Mr. Forsythe, vicar of Lyme, rely to recommend Sarah?
(a) Mr. Fursey-Harris, vicar of Chramouth.
(b) Mrs. Talbot.
(c) His maid who knows Sarah personally.
(d) Sarah herself.

5. What does Charles enjoy about his relationship to Sam?
(a) Watching Sam avoiding the Cockney maids.
(b) The educated, philosophical discussions they have.
(c) Daily chatter and a lapse into schoolboyhood.
(d) Watching Sam make a fool of himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Knowles picture Sam?

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

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

4. THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN takes place in what historical era?

5. What begins to trouble Charles about his engagement to Ernestina?

(see the answer key)

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