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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 is Knowles' opinion of the way Charles is dressed for his brisk walk?
(a) Modern and ahead of the times.
(b) Not heavy enough for the Dorset weather.
(c) Overly Victorian in its utility.
(d) Perfectly appropriate.

2. What imagery does Knowles insert at the point in the conversation where Sarah admits to ceasing her cruelty with the lieutenant?
(a) The cry of a lost sheep.
(b) A huge crash of the waves against the cliff.
(c) A crow floating close overhead.
(d) A sudden, strong wind.

3. What does Charles observe inside the house?
(a) That some things have changed.
(b) That there does not seem to be anyone at home.
(c) That there is an air of gloom about the place.
(d) That the carpets need to be changed.

4. When Sarah and Charles meet again on the path, what does Charles observe about her?
(a) That she had on a completely different outfit from the last time.
(b) That she is more intelligent and independent than she seemed.
(c) That she was a striking beauty in the Edwardian sense.
(d) That he had stronger biases against her than he thought.

5. What is obvious about the size of the dowry Ernestina will bring to a marriage?
(a) The absence of brothers and sisters.
(b) The expensive clothes and jewels she always wears.
(c) The Smithson name.
(d) The size of the Smithson house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Knowles' description of Charles as a palaeontologist?

2. What does Knowles say is the most common symptom of wealth in 1867?

3. How does Knowles picture Sam?

4. What does Sarah ask of Charles?

5. How did Charles' father rid him of the desire to become a priest?

(see the answer key)

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