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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who originally owned the land the House stands on?
(a) Colonel Pyncheon.
(b) Holgrave.
(c) Nathaniel Hawthorne.
(d) Matthew Maule.

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

3. 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.

4. What initial impression does Phoebe have of the Judge?
(a) He looks exactly like Clifford.
(b) He has a dark and hidden nature.
(c) He does not carry himself like a judge.
(d) He is a good and decent man.

5. What does Holgrave try to do at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Talk Hepzibah into closing the shop.
(b) Steal a valuable painting.
(c) Buy the house from Hepzibah.
(d) Cheer Hepzibah up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement best describes the initial relationship between Hepzibah and Clifford?

2. What does Clifford disapprove of after visiting the arched windows?

3. What does the Judge repeatedly try to prevent Phoebe from doing?

4. Maule offers to help Gervais in exchange for what?

5. What happens to Phoebe while Holgrave is reading his story?

(see the answer key)

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