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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Maule do just before his death?
(a) He hypnotized his daughter.
(b) He poisoned his well.
(c) He spat up blood.
(d) He cursed the Pyncheon family.

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

3. At the story’s opening, how many members of the Pyncheon family are left living?
(a) 300.
(b) 37.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. What is Holgrave’s occupation?
(a) A hypnotist.
(b) A real estate broker.
(c) A harpsichord tuner.
(d) A daguerreotypist.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who built the House of Seven Gables?

3. How does Hepzibah feel after her first day running the shop?

4. What is on the roof of the House?

5. What did Colonel Pyncheon do during Maule’s execution?

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