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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Clifford want to hold the roses?
(a) So he can smell the blossom.
(b) So he can offer them to Phoebe.
(c) So he can feel the thorns.
(d) So he can confirm their reality.

2. What story does Hepzibah tell Phoebe?
(a) The story of Alice Pyncheon.
(b) The history of the town.
(c) The story of the Pyncheons and the Maules.
(d) The history of Judge Pyncheon.

3. What development gives Phoebe more free time?
(a) The death of Uncle Venner.
(b) The closure of the shop.
(c) Clifford’s emotional recovery.
(d) Holgrave’s increased help.

4. How does the Judge respond to Phoebe’s rebuff?
(a) He is mildly puzzled.
(b) He grows angry and abusive.
(c) He is openly disappointed.
(d) He smiles and laughes it off.

5. What did the Pyncheons lose that cost them a vast fortune?
(a) A safe full of money.
(b) The deed to a valuable property.
(c) A fleet of fishing boats.
(d) The House of Seven Gables.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clifford enjoy watching from the arched windows?

3. Where does Phoebe start taking Clifford?

4. Holgrave tells Phoebe which story?

5. What story does the Judge tell Phoebe?

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