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

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

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

4. What does Jem tease Mary about in Chapter 8?
(a) Coming to see him alone.
(b) Missing church services.
(c) Wearing her best dress.
(d) Avoiding her family.

5. What does Mary's mother make her promise before the start of the novel?
(a) To finish school.
(b) To only marry for love.
(c) To sell their property and move in with her aunt.
(d) To travel the world and forget about her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary do to stay out of Patience's and Joss's way in Chapter 8?

2. in Chapter 4, how long is Joss gone from Jamaica Inn?

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

4. Who died when Mary was six years old?

5. How does Mary describe her aunt presently?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mary's aunt tell her when her aunt replies to Mary's letter?

2. What do Joss's stories remind Mary of in Chapter 8?

3. What strange things does Mary learn are taking place at Jamaica Inn?

4. What does Mary have to do for Joss when he returns in Chapter 4?

5. What happens at the end of Chapter 6?

6. Who is the man on horseback in Chapter 6 and 7?

7. In Chapter 7, how does Francis react when Mary tells him about Jamaica Inn and Joss?

8. Who comes to the inn in Chapter 6 and why?

9. Why does the squire leave the inn in Chapter 6?

10. In Chapter 3, what does Mary discover about the rooms at Jamaica Inn?

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