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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phoebe do for Hepzibah her first morning at the House?
(a) She makes her breakfast.
(b) She paints Hepzibah's portrait.
(c) She pays Hepzibah's mortgage.
(d) She does Hepzibah's laundry.

2. What does Holgrave suggest about the Judge?
(a) He appeares capable of a great crime.
(b) He appeares pious and humble.
(c) He appeares charismatic and appealing.
(d) He appeares cynical and jaded.

3. Who is Uncle Venner?
(a) Holgrave’s employer.
(b) Hepzibah’s uncle.
(c) A kindly neighbor.
(d) The Pyncheon’s lawyer.

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

5. Which of the following best describes the Maules?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) They practiced witchcraft.
(c) Hard working.
(d) Religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hepzibah react to the Judge being at the House?

2. What was the symptom of this mysterious death that occurs when the Pyncheons move into the House?

3. How is the story of the land dispute known?

4. Who originally owned the land the House stands on?

5. Why has Hepzibah opened the shop?

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