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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Lydgate at the beginning of Chapter 42?
(a) Tipton.
(b) Freshitt.
(c) Stone Court.
(d) Lowick.

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

3. While Dorothea was away in Rome, what happened to her sister Celia?
(a) She fell ill.
(b) She became engaged.
(c) She died.
(d) She moved to London.

4. To whom does Lydgate announce his marriage plans?
(a) Sir Chettam.
(b) Mr. Brooke.
(c) Casaubon.
(d) Farebrother.

5. Chapter 23 begins Book Three. What is the title of this book?
(a) "Waiting for Death."
(b) "In Joy and Sorrow."
(c) "For Richer or Poorer."
(d) "'Til Death Do Us Part."

6. 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.

7. What happens at the end of Chapter 33?
(a) Lydgate asks Mr. Vincy for Rosamond's hand in marriage, and he says yes.
(b) Rosamond commits suicide.
(c) Lydgate leaves town.
(d) Lydgate asks Mr. Vincy for Rosamond's hand in marriage, and he says no.

8. What does Mrs. Vincy hope Fred will do?
(a) Travel abroad.
(b) Inherit Stone Court.
(c) Become a doctor.
(d) Go into politics.

9. Why does Mrs. Bulstrode think Lydgate should not marry Rosamond?
(a) Lydgate's social standing is not high enough.
(b) He/she admires Lydgate.
(c) There is something sinister about Lydgate that Rosamond does not know.
(d) He/she admires Rosamond.

10. What event is upcoming in Middlemarch at the beginning of Chapter 37?
(a) County fair.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Independence Day.
(d) Elections.

11. In the end, who is appointed chaplain?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Tyke.
(c) Farebrother.
(d) Cadwallader.

12. The setting of Chapter 19 is where?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Middlemarch.
(d) London.

13. Whom does Mr. Lydgate admire?
(a) Rosamond Vincy.
(b) Dorothea.
(c) Mary Garth.
(d) Celia.

14. Lydgate's reputation is bolstered when his medical advice is sought by whom?
(a) Featherstone.
(b) Sir Chettam.
(c) Bulstrode.
(d) Mr. Brooke.

15. Though he does not pursue a career in it, Will admires which subject?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Art.
(c) Writing.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the funeral service held?

2. How does Featherstone feel about Mary giving up her savings?

3. What business does Mr. Brooke purchase?

4. The men on the board of the hospital meet to vote on the new chaplain. The vote is a tie between which characters?

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

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