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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phoebe name the rooster?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Chanticleer.
(d) D'artagnan.

2. What is unusual about the harpsichord at the House?
(a) It is the first one ever built.
(b) Colonel Pyncheon died while playing it.
(c) It is said to occasionally play itself.
(d) It originally belonged to a famous composer.

3. What was Matthew Maule accused of?
(a) Witchcraft.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Fraud.

4. What is done to the portrait of the Colonel for Clifford's benefit?
(a) It is covered with a cloth.
(b) It is taken down.
(c) It is placed up for auction.
(d) It is given to Clifford.

5. What does Clifford debate with an old man over in the train?
(a) City life vs. the country.
(b) Modernity vs. tradition.
(c) Money vs. happiness.
(d) America vs. Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Maule’s father do?

2. What role does Phoebe take at the House?

3. For what crime has Clifford been convicted?

4. Why does Clifford disapprove of the electric telegraph?

5. Where do the chickens spend much of their time?

(see the answer key)

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