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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What role does Phoebe take at the House?
(a) She becomes a caretaker to Hepzibah and Clifford.
(b) She becomes a tour guide for guests to the house.
(c) She becomes increasingly reclusive and hides in the attic.
(d) She becomes the mediator between Hepzibah and Clifford.

3. What does Clifford do when he sees the political rally?
(a) He turns away in disgust.
(b) He shouts insults at the candidates.
(c) He tries to jump from the window.
(d) He decides to run for office.

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

5. Where do the residents of the House begin to spend more time after Phoebe settles in?
(a) The garden.
(b) The shop.
(c) The summer house.
(d) The parlor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What recent addition has been made to the House?

2. What is Holgrave’s occupation?

3. How is Clifford related to Hepzibah?

4. What does Clifford say he wanted back?

5. What has Hepzibah refused to accept?

(see the answer key)

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