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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Squire Basset have with him when he comes to Jamaica Inn in Chapter 6?
(a) A lantern.
(b) A warrant to search the inn.
(c) A letter from a magistrate.
(d) A pistol.

2. What is the name of Joss's brother?
(a) Jem.
(b) James.
(c) John.
(d) Jesse.

3. Why does Mary allow Squire Basset to enter the house in Chapter 6?
(a) She wants him to walk into her trap.
(b) It is raining outside.
(c) She trusts Squire Basset.
(d) Joss is not home.

4. What does Jem invite Mary to do for him in Chapter 8?
(a) Make him lunch.
(b) Organize his books.
(c) Clean his kitchen.
(d) Do his laundry.

5. How does the vicar escort Mary back to Jamaica Inn?
(a) In his dogcart.
(b) In a carriage.
(c) On horseback.
(d) On foot.

6. What does Jem plan to do on Christmas Eve?
(a) Visit the cemetery.
(b) Take some ponies to Launceston.
(c) Sit at home alone.
(d) Help out a church.

7. What causes Mary to go along with Jem's Christmas Eve plans?
(a) She thinks of what Christmas Eve with Joss would be like.
(b) Jem offers to reward her.
(c) Jem accuses her of being afraid.
(d) She feels sorry for him.

8. In Chapter 6, who comes to Jamaica Inn with Squire Basset?
(a) Mrs. Basset.
(b) A servant.
(c) An officer of the law.
(d) His son.

9. In Chapter 5, why does Mary demand that a stranger leave the bar?
(a) Joss does not like strangers in his inn.
(b) To calm Patience.
(c) Mary doesn't trust anyone anymore.
(d) Mary recognizes the man as a criminal.

10. Where is Mary traveling to in Chapter 1?
(a) London.
(b) Bodmin.
(c) Her hometown.
(d) Launceston.

11. How does Joss dispel the sailors haunting him in his dreams?
(a) He carves them grave stones.
(b) He drinks.
(c) He doesn't sleep.
(d) He prays.

12. How does Patience feel when Squire Basset visits the inn in Chapter 6?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Offended.
(d) Frightened.

13. What does Mary do while working in the bar in Chapter 4?
(a) Sits in the back room.
(b) Sings for the customers.
(c) Chats with the female patrons.
(d) Makes drinks.

14. According to Mary, how does Patience behave around her husband?
(a) Like a mouse.
(b) Like a bear.
(c) Like a lioness.
(d) Like a puppy dog.

15. Why is Mary afraid she will have to sneak into Jamaica Inn in Chapter 7?
(a) She promised she would stay in her room.
(b) She can't be seen in Patience's dress.
(c) Joss's friends are loitering around.
(d) It is very late.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mary feel while being kept indoors in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 8, what does Mary say she witnessed on a trip she recalls?

3. What happens while Mary is crossing the moors in Chapter 6?

4. What century is the novel set in?

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

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