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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. Where are Charles' grandfather's archeological finds housed?
(a) Windsor Castle.
(b) Westminster Abby.
(c) The British Museum.
(d) The Louvre.

2. What does Sarah say to prevent her from leaving Lyme and going to London?
(a) She says she knows no one in London.
(b) She says she has no money to make the move.
(c) She says she would become what she is being accused of.
(d) She says her education is not good enough.

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

4. What news does Ernestina give Charles on his return?
(a) That Sarah Woodruff has called asking for him.
(b) That Sarah Woodruff has jumped off the cliff.
(c) That Mrs. Fairley has seen Sarah and Charles together.
(d) That Mrs. Poulteney has dismissed Sarah Woodruff.

5. What prompts Mrs. Poulteney to ask about someone to take into her service?
(a) Her image in the community as being benevolent.
(b) The vicar's insistance that she take someone needy in.
(c) Her fear of hell and her need for a companion to write for her.
(d) Her need for a nurse during her illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shop in Lyme is somewhat famous?

2. How does Knowles pull himself into the novel in Chapter 13?

3. How does Ernestina react to Charles' suggestion that they elope and go to Paris?

4. Why does Charles not tell Mrs. Tranter and Ernestina of his chance meeting with Sarah on the Ware Commons?

5. How does the butler sum up the feelings of Mrs. Poulteney's staff?

(see the answer key)

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