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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the narrator's first reaction to Maxim's confession that he killed Rebecca?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Numbness.
(d) Revulsion.

2. What does Maxim ask Frank to do?
(a) To take his wife back to Manderley.
(b) To take Mrs. Danvers back to Manderley.
(c) To take his wife in to Lanyon.
(d) To wait at Manderley.

3. The tenor of his conversation at lunch makes it clear that Maxim . . .
(a) is becoming tired of his wife.
(b) is hungry.
(c) looks forward to the time his wife becomes more sophisticated.
(d) does not admire deceit.

4. In her dream of Manderley, the narrator stands . . .
(a) By an iron gate leading to the drive.
(b) At the door of the boatshed.
(c) At the window of Rebecca's room.
(d) By a wooden gate leading to the drive.

5. Why are the shops in Layton closed?
(a) As a mark of respect to Rebecca.
(b) The shopowners have all gone to the inquest.
(c) It is Sunday.
(d) It is early closing day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Colonel Julyan's hope concerning Jack Favell?

2. In her morning reverie, how does the protagonist/narrator depict life at Manderley?

3. What can moonlight do, according to the narrator?

4. About what is the narrator especially knowledgeable?

5. What is the narrator's attitude to the age-gap between herself and Maxim?

(see the answer key)

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