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

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

3. Why is Holgrave at the house at the beginning of the novel?
(a) He rents a room there.
(b) He wants to buy something.
(c) Hepzibah has hired him.
(d) He is making a delivery.

4. What street is the House of Seven Gables on?
(a) Pyncheon Street.
(b) Hawthorne Boulevard.
(c) Salem Street.
(d) Maule Avenue.

5. What does Phoebe take charge of upon arriving at the House?
(a) Running the shop.
(b) Handling Hepzibah’s finances.
(c) Tending the garden.
(d) Maintaining the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clifford eventually do his first evening at the House?

2. What did Maule do just before his death?

3. What did Holgrave show Phoebe?

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

5. What does Holgrave value?

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