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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Holgrave suggest about the Judge?
(a) He appeares cynical and jaded.
(b) He appeares pious and humble.
(c) He appeares capable of a great crime.
(d) He appeares charismatic and appealing.

4. What does Phoebe find in the garden?
(a) The bones of an animal.
(b) A family of chickens.
(c) A broken down carriage.
(d) A packet of old documents.

5. Why were the Maules considered outcasts?
(a) They were rumored to practice witchcraft.
(b) They spent too much time with the natives.
(c) They were habitual criminals.
(d) They lived outside of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phoebe do for Hepzibah her first morning at the House?

2. What story does Hepzibah tell Phoebe?

3. What does Clifford eventually do his first evening at the House?

4. Why has Hepzibah opened the shop?

5. Whose portrait hangs on the wall in the parlor of the House?

(see the answer key)

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