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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. What century is the novel set in?
(a) The eighteenth century.
(b) The nineteenth century.
(c) The twentieth century.
(d) The seventeenth century.

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

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

4. What kind of work did her family do?
(a) Farm work.
(b) Pottery work.
(c) Brick work.
(d) Textile work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Joss meet with after Harry leaves in Chapter 4?

2. Who approaches Mary at the end of Chapter 6?

3. Who is the vicar of Altarnun?

4. How does the vicar escort Mary back to Jamaica Inn?

5. According to the driver, what do people in the area no longer do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Joss and Patience react to the Squire's visit?

2. What does Mary do while Joss is away for a week in Chapter 4?

3. What does Mary consider doing at the end of Chapter 5?

4. What instructions does Joss give Mary in Chapter 2?

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

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

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

8. Where does Jem invite Mary in Chapter 8?

9. What does Mary wonder about Joss in Chapter 8?

10. What does the driver tell Mary about Jamaica Inn?

(see the answer keys)

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