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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the story’s opening, how many members of the Pyncheon family are left living?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 37.
(d) 300.

2. Why were the Maules considered outcasts?
(a) They were rumored to practice witchcraft.
(b) They were habitual criminals.
(c) They lived outside of town.
(d) They spent too much time with the natives.

3. What does Holgrave suggest Phoebe do the first time he meets her?
(a) Research the history of the house.
(b) Leave the house immediately.
(c) Take over tending the garden.
(d) Have her portrait taken.

4. Which statement best describes the relationship between Maule and Alice?
(a) They live happily together until they die.
(b) Maule has her under his complete control.
(c) They conspire to steal the Pyncheons’ fortune.
(d) Alice loves Maule from afar.

5. What did Colonel Pyncheon do during Maule’s execution?
(a) He stood up close so he could look into Maule’s eyes.
(b) He drew up the plans for the House of Seven Gables.
(c) He watched from horseback in the distance.
(d) He left town on a train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holgrave reveal about himself to Phoebe?

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

3. What does Clifford say he wanted back?

4. Where does Phoebe go when she leaves the House?

5. What is Hepzibah waiting for at the beginning of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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