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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. In trying to be Victorian polite, what does Ernestina call the woman they see on the Cobb?
(a) Old Mrs. Poulteney's companion.
(b) The French lieutenant's. . .woman.
(c) The lady of the night.
(d) A woman just a bit crazy.

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

3. What is the special relationship between Charles and Mrs. Hawkins?
(a) She knows secrets about Charles that she keeps to herself.
(b) She bears an uncommon resemblance to Charles' late mother.
(c) She is like a mother to him because of her nurturing when he was a boy.
(d) She always bakes his favorite desserts.

4. What transpires between Mrs. Tranter and Sarah?
(a) A challenge of sorts to see who would break first.
(b) An invitation and acceptance of a visit to Mrs. Tranter's house.
(c) An approval of Mrs. Poulteney.
(d) Looks of revulsion.

5. What does Sarah think about Mrs. Tranter?
(a) She is kind but too much of a gossip.
(b) She is just like all Victorian people.
(c) She has the kindest heart but I do not need kindness.
(d) She is more cruel than Mrs. Poulteney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarah think about Christians?

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

3. What is Knowles' description of Mrs. Poulteney's unsuccessful appeal to knowledge?

4. What is unimaginable to Charles in a relationship with a woman?

5. What terrible image does Mrs. Talbot have from the literature she reads?

(see the answer key)

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