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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Garth receive in the mail?
(a) A letter from his long-lost son.
(b) An overdue tax notice.
(c) Invitations to manage the Tipton and Freshitt estates.
(d) A threat from a former customer.

2. Dorothea is awed and intimidated by what characteristic of Casaubon?
(a) His size.
(b) His intellect.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His heritage.

3. What does Sir Chettam offer to Dorothea as a gift?
(a) A box of chocolates.
(b) A Maltese puppy.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A silk scarf.

4. Will Ladislaw is what relation of Casaubon?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother.
(d) His son.

5. What does Mr. Vincy want Bulstrode to do?
(a) Write a letter.
(b) Pay him back.
(c) Loan him money.
(d) Come to dinner.

6. At the beginning of Chapter 16, the people of Middlemarch are gossiping about the appointment of a _________ for the new hospital.
(a) Head nurse.
(b) Director.
(c) Chaplain.
(d) Head surgeon.

7. What will make Dorothea feel better?
(a) Being home.
(b) Talking to a clergyman.
(c) Spending a week in the hospital.
(d) Going to a spa.

8. What does Will Ladislaw bring to the funeral?
(a) His friend from Rome.
(b) The portrait of the Casaubons in Rome.
(c) His fiancee.
(d) Flowers for the family of the deceased.

9. Why does Mr. Brooke refuse to talk politics with his guest?
(a) His guest is a woman.
(b) His guest is uneducated.
(c) His guest is lower-class.
(d) His guest is rude.

10. Mary Garth is what to Peter Featherstone?
(a) Maid.
(b) Cook.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Nanny.

11. Why do the Vincys change their family doctor?
(a) A misdiagnosis.
(b) A recommendation.
(c) A lawsuit.
(d) A move.

12. What position does Farebrother hold in town?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Vicar.
(c) Banker.
(d) Doctor.

13. In the beginning of Chapter 4, from where are Dorothea and Celia returning?
(a) The market.
(b) The bank.
(c) A visit to Sir Chettam's estate.
(d) A visit to Edward Casaubon's estate.

14. What feminine pastime does Dorothea deem wasteful?
(a) Reading.
(b) Music.
(c) Horseback riding.
(d) Needlepoint.

15. How does Dagley react to inquiries about his son?
(a) He thanks Mr. Brooke for his interest.
(b) He offers to work for Mr. Brooke.
(c) He gives Mr. Brooke a piece of his mind.
(d) He hires Mr. Brooke for a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is concerned for Dorothea's health?

2. Where does Chapter 13 take place?

3. Though he does not pursue a career in it, Will admires which subject?

4. What was Casaubon and Dorothea's first argument about?

5. Who is the sole inheritor of Stone Court?

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