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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clifford react every time he hears the train engines?
(a) As if he does not hear it at all.
(b) As if he wants to ride away on one.
(c) As if they trigger a painful memory.
(d) As if he has never heard them before.

2. How does Clifford react to Hepzibah’s welcome?
(a) He is shocked and surprised.
(b) He seems completely indifferent.
(c) He fears it is a dream.
(d) He acts as if he is entitled to it.

3. What statement best describes Hepzibah’s appearance?
(a) Her features are naturally stern and unattractive.
(b) She carefully maintains her former attractiveness.
(c) She is a handsome and elegant woman.
(d) She has lost the great beauty of her youth.

4. In what way does Maule hope that Alice can help him?
(a) By spying on the rest of the Pyncheon family.
(b) By helping Maule search the house.
(c) By acting as a medium to talk to the dead.
(d) By ending the long feud between the families.

5. What does the Judge want to do when he arrives at the House and is speaking with Phoebe for the first time?
(a) Talk to Clifford.
(b) Move into the house.
(c) Take the portrait.
(d) Hire Holgrave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phoebe tell Holgrave after he reads her his story?

2. What does the Judge believe Clifford can help him with?

3. What is on Gervais’ desk during the meeting with Maule?

4. What role does Phoebe take at the House?

5. Which best describes Phoebe’s last conversation with Holgrave?

(see the answer key)

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