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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charles admit to Dr. Grogan about his feelings for Ernestina?
(a) That his only interest in her is her dowry.
(b) That he was sure it would take years for Ernestina to understand him.
(c) That she understands very little of what he is.
(d) That the attraction has worn off and he feels trapped.

2. Where does Sarah stay in Exeter?
(a) In the Endicott Family Hotel
(b) In a cheap rooming house
(c) In a shelter for the homeless
(d) In a convent

3. Why does Charles not feel bad about his privileged class?
(a) He is oblivious to the people around him.
(b) He thinks everyone but the beggars look happy.
(c) He is too unhappy to consider it.
(d) He was raised to accept his privileged status.

4. What is Charles' attitude toward Sam when he returns after his night out?
(a) He warns Sam about being too nosey.
(b) He thanks Sam for helping him escape being seen by Mrs. Rogers.
(c) He regards Sam as a real friend unlike his friends at the club.
(d) He tells Sam to take that insolent look off his face.

5. What does Charles do when Sam comes into his room the following morning?
(a) Fire Sam
(b) Apologizes
(c) Order him out of his room
(d) Curse Sam

6. What document does Dr. Grogan give Charles to read?
(a) The trial of Lieutenant Le Ronciere.
(b) The gossip in the local newspaper.
(c) The admission requirements for Bedlam.
(d) Darwin's Origin of Species

7. After impulsively kissing Sarah, what does Charles do?
(a) Pushes Sarah away and runs out of the shed.
(b) Tells her to go to the White Lion and wait for him.
(c) Suggests that she go to London as his mistress.
(d) Lays her down on the hay and makes love to her.

8. Where does the cab deliver Charles and the prostitute?
(a) At Chrale's Kensington home
(b) At a cheap hotel
(c) At a bordello
(d) At her flat

9. How does Dr. Grogan rebut Charles' objection that nothing improper passed between him and Sarah?
(a) He uses the catechism about wishing for a sinful act being the same as doing it.
(b) He says Charles protests too much.
(c) He confesses that he saw them in his telescope.
(d) He calls Charles a liar and orders him out of his house.

10. What does Sarah say to Charles after they discuss her lie about Varguennes?
(a) I wanted to see what it might have been like with him.
(b) I am not cut out to be a mistress so we have to marry.
(c) You cannot marry me. Leave.
(d) I will go to London and you can come to me whenever you need.

11. Where is Charles twenty months later?
(a) In the French Foreign Legion
(b) In America
(c) Traveling abroad
(d) Back in Exeter

12. What does Sam do after leaving Charles in his room at the Ship?
(a) Goes to the kitchen and orders a large meal charged to Charles.
(b) Finds himself a cheap hotel for the night.
(c) Goes and hides out of sight across from the Endicott's Family Hotel.
(d) Goes to the telegraph office to send a message to Mary.

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

14. How is Aunt Tranter affected in all of the problems?
(a) She wants to have the police confront Charles.
(b) She thinks it is all for the best.
(c) She is confused and angry.
(d) She says she never trusted Charles.

15. What does Sam tell Charles he wants two hundred and eighty pounds for?
(a) So he can marry Mary.
(b) To leave and find another employer.
(c) To buy a shop.
(d) To keep quiet about Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dr. Grogan's recommendation for Ernestina's treatment?

2. After the prostitute gets into bed, Charles stares down at her and asks her name. What is her answer?

3. What does Charles attempt to do with Sarah?

4. What does Sarah say when Charles says he must break his engagement?

5. Why is Sarah out of the flat when the baby is crying?

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