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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 212-250:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Moll put off the banker who now has a divorce?
(a) she is pregnant again.
(b) she is not sure she wants to marry again.
(c) she has to divorce her husband.
(d) she wants to be sure he has the divorce.

2. Why does Mrs. B not abort Moll's pregnancy?
(a) she is too far along.
(b) Moll wants to keep the baby.
(c) her religion does not allow it.
(d) she has a buyer for Moll's child.

3. What has Moll heard about the gentleman she is considering marriage to?
(a) that he buys and sells slaves.
(b) that he has a plantation in Virginia.
(c) that he is wanted by the police.
(d) that he owns a mill in Ireland.

4. Who is assumed to be the narrator of the story?
(a) Daniel DeFoe.
(b) Moll Flanders' mother.
(c) a British journalist.
(d) Moll Flanders.

5. Why do people suggest that Moll move out of St. John's Street?
(a) she needs to go to a hsopital.
(b) someone recognises her.
(c) she is obviously pregnant with no husband.
(d) people think she is a whore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sister tell her older brother about having money but not great beauty when looking for a husband?

2. Why does Moll reproach herself after getting caught with the brocade silk?

3. How does the captain's lady help repay Moll for her services?

4. How does Moll talk about their next encounter?

5. What does Mrs. Betty (aka Moll) know that makes her vain?

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