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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 67-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor actually helps Lydgate's reputation, no matter how much he denies its veracity?
(a) He studied medicine in Paris.
(b) He cured a tumor.
(c) He has a magical scalpel.
(d) He treated the Pope.

2. Why does Bulstrode tell Lydgate he wants to resign from overseeing the hospital?
(a) His declining health.
(b) It is too much work.
(c) He wants more time to pursue his political career.
(d) He thinks Lydgate would do a better job.

3. When Lydgate asks Bulstrode for a loan, what is Bulstrode's response?
(a) He demands that Lydgate offer the deed to his house as collateral.
(b) He suggests that Lydgate consider bankruptcy.
(c) He reluctantly agrees to loan Lydgate the thousand pounds he needs.
(d) He asks for a day to consider.

4. Where does Mrs. Garth get the money to cover Fred's debt?
(a) Her son's school fund.
(b) Her own wages.
(c) Her husband's desk drawer.
(d) The sale of her artwork.

5. Fred is most upset that the debt he owes to Mr. Garth has hurt whom?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mrs. Garth.
(c) Mr. Garth.
(d) Rosamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seeks out Lydgate at the beginning of Chapter 43?

2. Why does this character visit Lydgate?

3. Lydgate compares himself to physicians of old who did what?

4. What about Lydgate is seen as scandalous by the other doctors in Middlemarch?

5. What does Will call Lowick?

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