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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the Judge want to do when he arrives at the House and is speaking with Phoebe for the first time?
(a) Talk to Clifford.
(b) Hire Holgrave.
(c) Move into the house.
(d) Take the portrait.

5. What does Clifford disapprove of after visiting the arched windows?
(a) The way the world has changed.
(b) The time Phoebe spends with Holgrave.
(c) The hypocrisy of the Judge.
(d) The unhappiness of the common people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned Higgins want to buy?

2. What uncharacteristic thing does Clifford decide to do one day?

3. How old is Holgrave?

4. How does the Judge respond to Phoebe’s rebuff?

5. What does Gervais believe the builder must have known?

(see the answer key)

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