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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statement best describes how the relationship between Hepzibah and Phoebe unfolds?
(a) They never quite trust each other.
(b) They quietly resent one another.
(c) They hit it off immediately.
(d) They slowly develop a bond.

2. Who arrives for a surprise visit at the House at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Matthew Maule.
(b) Cousin Phoebe.
(c) Alice Pyncheon.
(d) Hepzibah’s son.

3. What does Phoebe’s window look down on?
(a) The Elm.
(b) The street.
(c) The front walk.
(d) The garden.

4. What initial impression does Phoebe have of the Judge?
(a) He is a good and decent man.
(b) He does not carry himself like a judge.
(c) He looks exactly like Clifford.
(d) He has a dark and hidden nature.

5. Hepzibah is whose sister?
(a) Uncle Venner’s.
(b) Matthew Maule’s.
(c) The convicted murderer’s.
(d) The Judge’s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hepzibah tell Phoebe about Holgrave?

2. What did Holgrave show Phoebe?

3. What story does the Judge tell Phoebe?

4. What does Ned Higgins want to buy?

5. What story does Hepzibah tell Phoebe?

(see the answer key)

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