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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. Why does Mrs. Poulteney insist Sarah stay when Mrs. Tranter calls with Charles and Ernestina in tow?
(a) She wants to flaunt her wealth and position.
(b) She feels it her duty to embarrass Charles and Ernestina and make Sarah uncomfortable.
(c) She wants Sarah to give her opinion about the young couple.
(d) She needs Sarah to pour the tea.

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

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

4. What is Charles' quandary over Sarah's disappearance?
(a) If she committed suicide, she may have left a not implicating him.
(b) If she is alive, he knows where she probably is but cannot tell anyone.
(c) He suspects she may be prepared to blackmail him.
(d) If she is still alive, he has a responsibility to her.

5. How does Sarah begin describing the French lieutenant to Charles?
(a) That he is handsome and a smooth talker.
(b) That he comes on to her immediately.
(c) That he is pitiful and helpless.
(d) That he is brave and a gentleman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?

3. Why is Mrs. Poulteney shocked to hear that Sarah is walking on Ware Commons?

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

5. How are Charles and Ernestina dressed on their walk down the Cobb?

(see the answer key)

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