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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What family has a bad reputation in the area where Jamaica Inn is located?
(a) The Morlynn family.
(b) The Marlin family.
(c) The Mermann family.
(d) The Merlyn family.

2. What does Mary do before going on walks in Chapter 4?
(a) Writes in her diary.
(b) Visits neighbors.
(c) Has tea.
(d) Does household chores.

3. In Chapter 1, where does the driver try to dissuade Mary from going ?
(a) To her hometown.
(b) Bodmin.
(c) Jamaica Inn.
(d) To the moors.

4. What incriminating evidence does Squire Basset find at the inn in Chapter 6?
(a) A cupboard full of silver pieces.
(b) A bloody knife.
(c) A few letters of correspondence.
(d) Nothing.

5. Who approaches Mary at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) A man on horseback.
(b) An old woman.
(c) Patience.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the kitchen scene in Chapter 2, what does Joss outline for Mary?

2. Who raised Mary?

3. Who does Mary have breakfast with in Chapter 3?

4. What does Mary begin to wonder about Jem's visit in Chapter 6?

5. What does Mary tell the vicar in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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