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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clifford react to the portrait of the Colonel?
(a) He remembers that he had painted it.
(b) He cannot look at it.
(c) He thinks he has seen the man before.
(d) He admires its artistry.

2. What does Hepzibah tell Phoebe about Holgrave?
(a) He is law-abiding and respectful.
(b) He once tried to set the house on fire.
(c) He is shy and unobtrusive.
(d) He associates with strange companions.

3. What recent addition has been made to the House?
(a) A new garden.
(b) The shop window.
(c) A guest house.
(d) The seventh gable.

4. What is on the roof of the House?
(a) A sun deck.
(b) A bed of posies.
(c) A chicken coop.
(d) A vegetable garden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Phoebe?

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

3. What did Maule do just before his death?

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

5. Who passes by the shop but does not enter at the beginning of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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