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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statement best describes the initial relationship between Hepzibah and Clifford?
(a) They quietly distrust each other.
(b) They want nothing to do with each other.
(c) They attempt to bond without luck.
(d) They try to make up for lost time.

2. What do Uncle Venner and Holgrave work on together?
(a) Renovating the summer house.
(b) Reshingling the roof.
(c) Laying down a new walkway.
(d) Repairing the well.

3. What becomes of the cousin of the convicted murderer?
(a) He becomes a preacher.
(b) He becomes a detective.
(c) He becomes a judge.
(d) He becomes an architect.

4. Who comes to the shop window after Phoebe has visited the garden the first time?
(a) A line of customers.
(b) The Judge.
(c) The fish dealer.
(d) The bill collector.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Hepzibah opened the shop?

2. With her new free time, Phoebe is spending more time with whom?

3. What does Hepzibah do after she opens the shop for the day at the beginning of the novel?

4. Which best describes the Judge’s treatment of Clifford?

5. What initial impression does Phoebe have of the Judge?

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