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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 does Maule tell Gervais?
(a) The house is haunted.
(b) The deed has been destroyed.
(c) His grandfather is really guilty.
(d) That Pyncheon could keep his house.

2. What does Phoebe discover Hepzibah doing one morning?
(a) Packing to move away.
(b) Digging through boxes in the attic.
(c) Planting new seeds in the garden.
(d) Preparing an elaborate meal.

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

4. What do Clifford and Hepzibah do after Clifford reappears following his meeting with the Judge?
(a) Go to join the Judge.
(b) Sign the house over to Holgrave.
(c) Hurry out of the house.
(d) Have tea in the garden.

5. 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) Alice loves Maule from afar.
(d) They conspire to steal the Pyncheons’ fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before helping Gervais, what does Maule insist on?

2. What did Maule do just before his death?

3. What does Phoebe’s window look down on?

4. What kind of clothes is Clifford wearing when readers first meet him?

5. Who did some construction work on the house the day the Colonel died?

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