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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Politics take precedence at the Chettam household because the national legislature has vetoed what?
(a) The trade embargo.
(b) The tea tax.
(c) The Tax Act.
(d) The Reform Bill.

3. Dorothea becomes upset when the Farebrother women talk about what?
(a) Their fondness for Ladislaw.
(b) The gossip concerning Bulstrode.
(c) The gossip concerning Lydgate.
(d) Rosamond's illness.

4. What does Rosamond want Lydgate to do about their debt?
(a) Sell the house.
(b) Ask Mr. Vincy for money.
(c) Sell his practice.
(d) Get another job.

5. In order to be with Ladislaw, Dorothea renounces her need for what?
(a) Performing charitable services at the hospital.
(b) The need for approval from the residents of Middlemarch.
(c) Maintaining a friendship with Lydgate.
(d) Her inheritance from Casaubon.

6. Whom does Mrs. Garth want Mary to marry?
(a) No one.
(b) Farebrother.
(c) Ladislaw.
(d) Fred.

7. Dorothea is saddened by Casaubon's will because she hoped that what would happen?
(a) Half of his estate would go to Celia.
(b) Dorothea would inherit all of Casaubon's estate with no stipulations.
(c) Half of Casaubon's estate would go to Ladislaw.
(d) All of his estate would go to charity.

8. Who tries to blackmail Bulstrode?
(a) Mr. Brooke.
(b) Raffles.
(c) Mr. Vincy.
(d) Lydgate.

9. How soon do Fred and Mary want to be married?
(a) They agree that the wedding should take place as soon as possible.
(b) Fred wants to wait two years, but Mary wants it to be sooner.
(c) They agree that two years is a good time to wait.
(d) Mary wants to wait two years, but Fred wants it to be sooner.

10. After Dorothea returns to Lowick, who pays her a visit?
(a) Mr. Brooke.
(b) Lydgate.
(c) Celia.
(d) Ladislaw.

11. What does Lydgate prescribe for Raffles' treatment?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Iodine.
(c) Quinine.
(d) Opium.

12. What has changed for Celia by the time of Casaubon's death?
(a) She is widowed.
(b) She has had a baby.
(c) She is in poor health.
(d) She is divorced.

13. When she visits Rosamond, Dorothea implores her to have the courage to do what?
(a) Live a less extravagant lifestyle for her husband's sake.
(b) Stay in Middlemarch.
(c) Defend her husband against the rumors that are circulating about him.
(d) Try to have another child.

14. Celia insists that Dorothea not wear what?
(a) Her mourning cap.
(b) A scarf that Ladislaw gave her.
(c) A pin that Casaubon gave her.
(d) Her favorite dress.

15. Mrs. Bulstrode asks her husband to leave Stone Court in whose care?
(a) Mr. Brooke.
(b) Fred Vincy.
(c) Lydgate.
(d) Ladislaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who inherits Tipton Grange?

2. Who is called the grandson of a swindler by the townspeople?

3. Mrs. Cadwallader tells Dorothea of the rumor that which two characters are having an affair?

4. What does Bulstrode ask Mr. Garth to do after Bulstrode leaves town?

5. Who vows support of Lydgate and claims they do not believe the accusations against him?

(see the answer keys)

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