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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) His son.
(b) A servant.
(c) Mrs. Basset.
(d) An officer of the law.

2. What event does Jem tell Mary happened at Christmas?
(a) The village riot.
(b) His mother's death.
(c) His housefire.
(d) His father's disappearance.

3. What country does Mary live in?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) America.

4. Who does Mary lie to protect in Chapter 6?
(a) Herself.
(b) Joss.
(c) Patience
(d) Jem.

5. In Chapter 4, what does Mary overhear a man in the bar say to Joss, after the other men have left?
(a) That he thinks the law has discovered their crimes.
(b) That he has killed someone.
(c) That he wants a bigger cut of their spoils.
(d) That he no longer wishes to participate in the criminal enterprise.

6. According to the driver, what do people in the area no longer do?
(a) Throw eggs at Jamaica Inn.
(b) Pray for Jamaica Inn.
(c) Have parties at Jamaica Inn.
(d) Have drinks at Jamaica Inn.

7. How had Mary remembered her aunt?
(a) As jolly.
(b) As vivacious.
(c) As sullen.
(d) As strict.

8. Who does Joss meet with after Harry leaves in Chapter 4?
(a) A man who has been hiding in the empty rooms.
(b) A man who is drunk.
(c) A man disguised as a vicar.
(d) A man with a very deep voice.

9. What lie does Mary tell the squire in Chapter 6?
(a) That Joss has left town for good.
(b) That she thinks Joss is a law-abiding man.
(c) That the silver is her dowry.
(d) That nothing illegal has happened at the inn.

10. 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) She feels sorry for him.
(d) Jem accuses her of being afraid.

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

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

13. What does Joss talk to Mary about in Chapter 8?
(a) His parents.
(b) Running away to the north.
(c) His criminal experiences.
(d) Finding her a husband.

14. What is Joss's brother's occupation?
(a) Bookmaker.
(b) Confidence man.
(c) Horse thief.
(d) Counterfeiter.

15. In the kitchen scene in Chapter 2, what does Joss outline for Mary?
(a) When he intends to kick her out.
(b) Where she is allowed to go.
(c) His expectations of her.
(d) What she may and may not say to Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jem steal from Squire Bassat's farm?

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

3. What does Mary observe while eating a brief meal with Joss in Chapter 2?

4. What is Mary told to help Patience with in Chapter 2?

5. What kind of house does Jem have?

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