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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What night of the week does Joss have his friends to the inn?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

4. In Chapter 3, what door does Mary discover is kept locked?
(a) The pantry door.
(b) The cellar door.
(c) Joss's bedroom door.
(d) The outer door to the bar.

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

6. At what time of day does Mary go for walks in Chapter 4?
(a) Just before lunch.
(b) In the evening.
(c) In the early morning.
(d) In the afternoon.

7. How does Patience care for Joss in Chapter 8?
(a) As though he were a dog.
(b) As though he were a baby.
(c) Without much care.
(d) Like a stranger.

8. What does Mary begin to wonder about Jem's visit in Chapter 6?
(a) Whether or not it was a coincidence.
(b) Whether he had an alterior motive for coming.
(c) Whether she acted foolishly.
(d) Whether he had been waiting for her.

9. in Chapter 4, how long is Joss gone from Jamaica Inn?
(a) Three days.
(b) Ten days.
(c) One week.
(d) A fortnight.

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

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

12. When does the driver's demeanor change in Chapter 1?
(a) When night falls.
(b) Once Mary is the only passenger.
(c) When Mary mentions her mother.
(d) At the mention of Jamaica Inn.

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

14. What does Mary observe while eating a brief meal with Joss in Chapter 2?
(a) How dirty his hands are.
(b) How he chews his food.
(c) How he treats Patience.
(d) How he takes his tea.

15. What marsh does Mary wander toward in Chapter 8?
(a) Todpool Marsh.
(b) Trewartha Marsh.
(c) Trewoon Marsh.
(d) Tregurrian Marsh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can't Mary help but notice about the vicar in Chapter 7?

2. What family has a bad reputation in the area where Jamaica Inn is located?

3. What kind of house does Jem have?

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

5. According to Joss, what is Mary to do one night a week?

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