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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-15:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem does Moll have getting the money her old nurse had saved for her?
(a) the magistrates want reembursement for their expenses.
(b) Moll cannot leave the house where she works and lives.
(c) after the nurse dies, her daughter does not want to give it.
(d) the nurse left no written instructions about the money.

2. What alteration does the narrator say has been made to the story?
(a) more modest words.
(b) more stress on the law.
(c) more graphic detail.
(d) more historical references.

3. Why does the narrator say that the ugly and wicked part of a person's life must be presented?
(a) to warn people about living such a life.
(b) to make the story more interesting to readers.
(c) to show the reasons penitence is needed.
(d) to show the beauty of penitence may be appreciated.

4. Why does she use the name of Moll Flanders?
(a) her nurse gave the name to her.
(b) most people know that alias.
(c) she read it in a newspaper.
(d) she likes the sound of it.

5. To what does the narrator compare his novel?
(a) to plays written for the stage.
(b) to narrative poems.
(c) to school lessons.
(d) to religious pamphlets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Mayoress say Moll may become a gentlewoman for all they know?

2. What does Mrs. Mayoress call Moll that she thinks is a bad name?

3. What is the condition under which Moll goes to a new house?

4. What does Moll persuade the mistress to allow her to do?

5. What type of instruction does the narrator say is included in the story?

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