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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40, 41, 42, and 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When she couldn't sleep, what does Ernestina decide to do?
(a) Go to the kitchen and eat.
(b) Go for a walk.
(c) Write in her diary.
(d) Go look for Aunt Tranter.

4. 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 counterpart to Charles whose experiences have been different.
(c) As a bystander who can attest to the truth of the story.
(d) With questions regarding his methods and purposes for writing the story.

5. Why is Sarah out of the flat when the baby is crying?
(a) She goes for medicine for Charles' hangover.
(b) She goes to pick up her mail.
(c) She goes to get Charles a hansom.
(d) She goes to buy tea for breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the servants at Winsyatt gossiped about Charles as he visited his uncle.

2. What does Charles decide to do?

3. In the meeting in the secluded place, what does Sarah talk about?

4. What is it about Ernestina that allows Sir Robert to disinherit Charles so easily?

5. Why did Charles urge Ernestina to disagree with him about something?

(see the answer key)

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