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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which best describes Phoebe’s last conversation with Holgrave?
(a) They makes plans for the future.
(b) They have an argument.
(c) She leaves instructions for caring for Hepzibah and Clifford.
(d) Holgrave tells her to leave and not come back.

2. What does Hepzibah beg Phoebe to do when someone comes to the shop window?
(a) Be nothing but cheerful.
(b) Avoid Holgrave.
(c) Ignore the new guest.
(d) Hide in the garden.

3. How does Holgrave view Phoebe’s influence on Clifford and Hepzibah?
(a) She has taught them to love again.
(b) She tortures them with a youth that is lost to them.
(c) She has brought them back to life.
(d) She is prolonging their despair.

4. Where do the residents of the House begin to spend more time after Phoebe settles in?
(a) The garden.
(b) The summer house.
(c) The parlor.
(d) The shop.

5. What does Phoebe’s window look down on?
(a) The street.
(b) The Elm.
(c) The garden.
(d) The front walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Maule hope that Alice can help him?

2. How does the atmosphere of the House influence Phoebe?

3. How does Maule defy tradition when he comes to the House?

4. How does Clifford react every time he hears the train engines?

5. How does Clifford react to the portrait of the Colonel?

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