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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 Maule defy tradition when he comes to the House?
(a) He asks to be fed while he is there.
(b) He arrives without an invitation.
(c) He insists on entering through the front door.
(d) He kisses Mrs. Pyncheon on the cheek.

2. What does the Judge attempt to do when he first meets Phoebe?
(a) Carry her shopping bags.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Avoid her.
(d) Convince her to leave.

3. Whom does Phoebe meet in the garden?
(a) Holgrave.
(b) Uncle Venner.
(c) Ned Higgins.
(d) Judge Pyncheon.

4. How does the atmosphere of the House influence Phoebe?
(a) It triggers her desire to escape.
(b) It makes her sadder by the day.
(c) It amplifies her generally depressive nature.
(d) It darkens her usually sunny disposition.

5. What development gives Phoebe more free time?
(a) Clifford’s emotional recovery.
(b) The death of Uncle Venner.
(c) Holgrave’s increased help.
(d) The closure of the shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hepzibah react to the Judge being at the House?

2. How does Clifford react to the portrait of the Colonel?

3. What does Phoebe name the rooster?

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

5. With her new free time, Phoebe is spending more time with whom?

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