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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Charles' thinking as he passes through the vast estate?
(a) That he does not want to live there.
(b) That his uncle has let the place go.
(c) That Ernestina will not be up to running the great house.
(d) That is it soon to be his.

2. What rests on a table at the bay window of Dr. Grogan's house?
(a) A copy of Grey's Anatomy.
(b) Surgical instruments.
(c) A Gregorian telescope.
(d) A collection of fossils.

3. After Sarah goes to work for Mrs. Poulteney, how does she size up her employer?
(a) She understands her and how to handle her like a skilled cardinal handles a weak pope.
(b) She is indifferent to Mrs. Poulteney's quirks of behavior.
(c) She learns to keep her mouth shut at all times and at all costs.
(d) She sees Mrs. Poulteney as a tyrant and tries to warn the staff when she is coming.

4. What does Sarah give Charles?
(a) Two perfect fossils she found.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A lock of her hair.
(d) An invitation to meet her at night.

5. Upon whose word does Mr. Forsythe, vicar of Lyme, rely to recommend Sarah?
(a) Mr. Fursey-Harris, vicar of Chramouth.
(b) Mrs. Talbot.
(c) His maid who knows Sarah personally.
(d) Sarah herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What annoying habit did Aunt Tranter have which causes Ernestina consternation?

3. What is Ernestina's reaction to the flowers Sam delivers from Charles?

4. How does Sarah appear as she stands at her windowsill at night looking out to sea?

5. After parting from Sarah and leaving Sam and Mary, what are Charles' thoughts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Poulteney's idea about God?

2. What kind of day is it when Charles fist meets Sarah Woodruff alone?

3. Describe the nature of the surprise Ernestina and Charles plan for Aunt Tranter.

4. What is the attitude of the staff at Winsyatt castle about Charles and his uncle, Sir Robert?

5. What is the explanation for Mrs. Poulteney's idea that the Ware Commons evokes Sodom and Gomorrah in her mind?

6. Sarah is described as not beautiful by any standards. What is it that captivates Charles so much when he first sees her face?

7. Describe Charles' reaction to the expected visits with the prim Victorian ladies of Ernestina's acquaintance.

8. How does Sarah insist that the county is filled with women who are outcasts?

9. What makes Ernestina angry after Charles returns from London?

10. What is the promise Sarah extracts from Charles when they meet at the Undercliff?

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