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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. Why does Charles go into the child's room?
(a) She is crying and a male neighbor is banging on the wall.
(b) He thinks he hears the girl strangling.
(c) He suddenly feels very paternal.
(d) He is curious to see if there really is a child.

2. How does the butler sum up the feelings of Mrs. Poulteney's staff?
(a) Madam, I shall shake the dust from my shoes as I leave.
(b) Meanness and gluttony describe you perfectly, madam.
(c) Madam, I should rather the poor house than another week under your roof.
(d) You, madam, have not devined that slavery is over.

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

4. What does Sarah think about Mrs. Tranter?
(a) She is more cruel than Mrs. Poulteney.
(b) She is kind but too much of a gossip.
(c) She has the kindest heart but I do not need kindness.
(d) She is just like all Victorian people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charles think about the three-word message from Sarah?

2. After Ernestina goes back to sleep, what happens in the kitchen downstairs?

3. When Sarah turns to look at Charles, how does he describe the look?

4. What characteristics make Aunt Tranter very special?

5. What is the objection of Mrs. Poulteney and others like her to the Assembly Rooms?

(see the answer key)

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