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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statement best describes the initial relationship between Hepzibah and Clifford?
(a) They quietly distrust each other.
(b) They try to make up for lost time.
(c) They want nothing to do with each other.
(d) They attempt to bond without luck.

2. What is Holgrave writing?
(a) His autobiography.
(b) A history of the Pyncheons.
(c) A novel about the house.
(d) A book about daguerreotypes.

3. How does Clifford react to Hepzibah’s welcome?
(a) He seems completely indifferent.
(b) He is shocked and surprised.
(c) He acts as if he is entitled to it.
(d) He fears it is a dream.

4. What happened the day the Pyncheons moved into the House?
(a) Jaffrey Pyncheon sued for possession of the house.
(b) Alice Pyncheon ran away.
(c) Colonel Pyncheon died.
(d) Clifford Pyncheon was arrested.

5. How does Hepzibah try to cheer Clifford up?
(a) Taking him on walks in the sunshine.
(b) Playing Alice’s harpsichord.
(c) Reading from his favorite books.
(d) Cooking his favorite meals

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Clifford related to Hepzibah?

2. Who built the House of Seven Gables?

3. What does Phoebe find in the garden?

4. What has Hepzibah refused to accept?

5. What does Holgrave offer to Phoebe?

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