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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23, 24, 25, and 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What coincidence saves Charles from having to face Ernestina with his lies of omission?
(a) A fire at Aunt Tranter's house.
(b) A telegram from London saying he is urgently needed.
(c) Ernestina has been called back to London.
(d) Aunt Tranter has a heart attack.

2. What is Charles' plan for maintaining distance from Sarah.
(a) To avoid her at all costs.
(b) To gently remind her of their social difference.
(c) To tell Ernestina all about his meetings with her.
(d) To put a time limit on their meetings.

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

4. What does Charles intend to do on his outing?
(a) Stay away from the Cobb.
(b) Walk to the next county to hunt for fossils.
(c) Look for Sarah to talk to her.
(d) Avoid going anywhere he might run into Sarah.

5. What does Sarah give Charles?
(a) A lock of her hair.
(b) Two perfect fossils she found.
(c) An invitation to meet her at night.
(d) A handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the objection of Mrs. Poulteney and others like her to the Assembly Rooms?

2. What is Sam's dream about Mary?

3. What imagery does Knowles insert at the point in the conversation where Sarah admits to ceasing her cruelty with the lieutenant?

4. Why does Mrs. Talbot decide not to rehire Sarah Woodruff?

5. At that time in London, what is socially becoming as important as good blood?

(see the answer key)

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