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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is done to the portrait of the Colonel for Clifford's benefit?
(a) It is covered with a cloth.
(b) It is taken down.
(c) It is given to Clifford.
(d) It is placed up for auction.

2. What does Holgrave suggest about the Judge?
(a) He appeares charismatic and appealing.
(b) He appeares capable of a great crime.
(c) He appeares cynical and jaded.
(d) He appeares pious and humble.

3. What does Phoebe find in the garden?
(a) The bones of an animal.
(b) A family of chickens.
(c) A packet of old documents.
(d) A broken down carriage.

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

5. What has Hepzibah refused to accept?
(a) Financial support from the Judge.
(b) Disrespect from Ned Higgins.
(c) A gift from Holgrave.
(d) Advice from Uncle Venner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the shop window after Phoebe has visited the garden the first time?

2. Who passes by the shop but does not enter at the beginning of the novel?

3. How does Hepzibah feel after her first day running the shop?

4. What is just outside the House?

5. For what crime has Clifford been convicted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Phoebe's first visit to the garden.

2. Describe Holgrave and Uncle Venner.

3. Who is Phoebe and how does Hepzibah react to her arrival?

4. How would you describe the House of Seven Gables?

5. Explain who Clifford is and describe his homecoming.

6. What do Hepzibah's feelings towards the Judge seem to be?

7. What were the Maules like as a family?

8. Describe Phoebe's first encounter with the Judge.

9. Who built the House of the Seven Gables? Why is this ironic?

10. What tragedies soon afflicted the Pyncheon family?

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