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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Prince have to make sacrifices for in order to regain in Book Second Chapter 3?
(a) His royal title.
(b) His family fortune.
(c) Control of his properties.
(d) The respect of his family.

2. What does Charlotte do with the telegram from the Prince in Book Second Chapter 7?
(a) She puts it in her pocket.
(b) She hides it in a book.
(c) She throws it in the garbage.
(d) She put it in the fire.

3. Where do Mr. Verver and Charlotte often meet in Book Second Chapter 5?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In the nursery.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In the library.

4. What prompts Mrs. Rance to leave Fawns in Book Second Chapter 5?
(a) Maggie's rude comments towards her.
(b) News that the weather will turn dreary for several days.
(c) Charlotte's arrival.
(d) Mr. Verver's lack of interest in Mrs. Rance.

5. What does Maggie tell her father about her feelings for Charlotte in Book Second Chapter 4?
(a) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she hates Charlotte.
(b) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she distrusts Charlotte.
(c) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she admires Charlotte.
(d) Maggie tells Mr.Verver she fears Charlotte.

6. Who introduced the Prince to Maggie?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Maggie's father.
(c) Fanny.
(d) The Prince's brother.

7. According to the Prince, why does he want to marry Maggie?
(a) To use Maggie's father's money to make a new history for himself.
(b) Maggie would make an excellent wife and mother.
(c) Maggie is the most delicate flower he has ever met.
(d) The Prince is trying to get out of a prior engagement.

8. Why does Maggie wish she had waited until she was older to marry?
(a) So that she would make fewer foolish mistakes.
(b) Because she wanted to explore the world first.
(c) So that she wouldn't have to have children.
(d) For her father's sake.

9. According to Fanny, what must she and her husband help Charlotte do?
(a) Find a nice apartment in London.
(b) Leave London as quickly as possible.
(c) Convince the Prince to leave Maggie.
(d) Find someone to marry.

10. What is the Prince sure of as of Book First Chapter 1?
(a) The distance from the shops to Fanny's house.
(b) His marriage to Maggie.
(c) His relationship with Fanny.
(d) His dinner choice.

11. At the end of Book Third Chapter 4, who believes Charlotte has come to the Prince's house to see Maggie?
(a) Mr. Verver.
(b) Fanny.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The butler.

12. Who is the author of "The Golden Bowl"?
(a) Thomas Hardy.
(b) Charles Dickens.
(c) Henry James.
(d) James Joyce.

13. When Maggie and the Prince return to the house in Book Second Chapter 2, who do they find Adam with?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Fanny.
(c) Lady Castledean.
(d) Mrs. Rance.

14. What is the golden bowl made out of?
(a) Porcelain.
(b) Copper.
(c) Crystal.
(d) Clay.

15. What do Charlotte and the Prince discuss as they shop in Book First Chapter 5?
(a) Maggie's positive qualities.
(b) London.
(c) The weather.
(d) Fanny's good nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attributes does the Prince claim he does not possess?

2. What do the Prince and Fanny discuss while waiting for Charlotte to arrive in Book First Chapter 2?

3. What does the Prince notice about Fanny while they talk in Book First Chapter 2?

4. Where does Mr. Verver pace restlessly before deciding to marry Charlotte?

5. What is the Prince lonely for in Book Second Chapter 3?

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