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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 60 and 61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?
(a) Plumpness and a jocular spirit.
(b) Wealth and generosity.
(c) High moral and religious values.
(d) Optimism and making the best of everything for all.

2. How does Charles explain his separation from Ernestina when he visits the club.
(a) He says she is too busy planning the wedding.
(b) He says he is on parole while she takes the Dorset waters.
(c) He says she is at home visiting her father and gave him the night off.
(d) He says he had pressing business in London but she wanted to stay in Lyme.

3. For what is Dr. Grogan well known in Lyme?
(a) Supporting Mrs. Poulteney's Victorianism.
(b) Making house calls.
(c) Retelling stories of his experiences.
(d) Taking long walks in the country.

4. After Charles discovers that Sarah has vanished, who intrudes in his railway compartment?
(a) A pickpocket
(b) Sam
(c) The author
(d) A preacher

5. To what does Knowles compare Charles' official decision to go ahead with his marriage to Ernestina?
(a) His official decision once to take Holy Orders.
(b) His decision to go and look for Sarah.
(c) His decision to become a tradesman.
(d) His decision to confess to the vicar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN takes place in what historical era?

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

4. Why does Sarah take the risk of not going by the back way around the dairy the morning she is seen by two walkers?

5. When Sarah and Charles meet again on the path, what does Charles observe about her?

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