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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 was the symptom of this mysterious death that occurs when the Pyncheons move into the House?
(a) Drooling blood.
(b) Shriveling skin.
(c) Hair falling out.
(d) Eyes turning white.

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

3. Whom does the Judge remind Phoebe of?
(a) Her father.
(b) Matthew Maule.
(c) Colonel Pyncheon.
(d) Mr. Holgrave.

4. What does Phoebe hear coming from the empty parts of the House?
(a) The scraping of moving furniture.
(b) The sounds of voices and music.
(c) The sound of mournful weeping.
(d) The growling of an animal.

5. What does Holgrave suggest Phoebe do the first time he meets her?
(a) Research the history of the house.
(b) Leave the house immediately.
(c) Have her portrait taken.
(d) Take over tending the garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is just outside the House?

2. What does Hepzibah beg Phoebe to do when someone comes to the shop window?

3. Who is later convicted of murdering the owner of the House?

4. For what crime has Clifford been convicted?

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

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