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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the Judge come to the house after Phoebe has left?
(a) To offer Hepzibah more money.
(b) To seize ownership of the house.
(c) To see Holgrave.
(d) To talk to Clifford.

3. Which of the following best describes the Maules?
(a) Hard working.
(b) They practiced witchcraft.
(c) Religious.
(d) Arrogant.

4. Who does the Judge first mistake Phoebe for?
(a) Alice’s ghost.
(b) Hepzibah’s daughter.
(c) A shop assistant.
(d) A customer.

5. Who passes by the shop but does not enter at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Clifford Pyncheon.
(b) Nathaniel Hawthorne.
(c) Matthew Maule.
(d) The Judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phoebe’s presence influence Clifford?

2. What does young Matthew Maule do for a living?

3. What is Holgrave’s occupation?

4. What happens to the mood in the House after Phoebe leaves?

5. What development gives Phoebe more free time?

(see the answer key)

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