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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 174-212:.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Moll propose to make her own living?
(a) by begging on the streets.
(b) by sewing and spinning.
(c) by dancing and singing.
(d) by selling violets.

3. What does the banker promise Moll?
(a) not to talk more until he has a divorce.
(b) to pay her well for occasional sex.
(c) not to offer her money to be his mistress.
(d) to help her triple her money.

4. What does the landlady charge Moll for lodging during the winter at Bath?
(a) nothing.
(b) some bartered goods.
(c) a few shillings.
(d) one pound.

5. Why does Moll not allow the maid Mrs. B sends to stay overnight?
(a) she fears she is a thief.
(b) she fears she will be murdered in her sleep.
(c) she thinks the girl is adled.
(d) she fears she will hear her talk in her sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moll fear about her current landlady who brings Mrs. B?

2. Why do people suggest that Moll move out of St. John's Street?

3. What is the banker's house like?

4. What spared Moll's mother's life when she was condemned to die?

5. Why does the mistress come to talk with Moll while she sews a shirt?

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