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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Phoebe changing by the time she gains more free time?
(a) She is becoming more impulsive.
(b) She is becoming more mature.
(c) She is losing patience more quickly.
(d) She is being overcome with gloom.

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

3. Who comes to the shop window after Phoebe has visited the garden the first time?
(a) The fish dealer.
(b) The bill collector.
(c) The Judge.
(d) A line of customers.

4. What did Maule do just before his death?
(a) He poisoned his well.
(b) He cursed the Pyncheon family.
(c) He spat up blood.
(d) He hypnotized his daughter.

5. How does Clifford say he feels after he and Hepzibah leave the house?
(a) He is truly awake for the first time.
(b) He wants to go back home.
(c) He has never felt so exhausted.
(d) He feels as if he has never left prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Holgrave’s occupation?

2. How does Clifford act once he and Hepzibah have gotten out of town?

3. What initial impression does Phoebe have of the Judge?

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

5. What is the legend about the well?

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