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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. In Chapter 13, the action flashes back to a story about whom?
(a) Alice Pyncheon.
(b) Colonel Pyncheon.
(c) Old Jaffrey Pyncheon.
(d) Old Matthew Maule.

2. Which statement best describes the initial relationship between Hepzibah and Clifford?
(a) They try to make up for lost time.
(b) They quietly distrust each other.
(c) They want nothing to do with each other.
(d) They attempt to bond without luck.

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

4. What does Holgrave offer to Phoebe?
(a) To read a portion of his book to her.
(b) To teach her his profession.
(c) To take her out to dinner.
(d) To write a book about her.

5. What does Holgrave value?
(a) The work ethic of the common man.
(b) What is new and fleeting in the world.
(c) The stability and traditions of the past.
(d) The opinions and attitudes of high society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Phoebe while Holgrave is reading his story?

2. What does Clifford say when he and Hepzibah try to go to church?

3. What does the Judge believe Clifford can help him with?

4. Where do the chickens spend much of their time?

5. How does Hepzibah try to cheer Clifford up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Maule agreed to help Gervais under two conditions. What were they?

2. How do Clifford and Hepzibah get along once Clifford is home?

3. What does Holgrave offer to read to Phoebe?

4. How does the author build suspense as Hepzibah waits while the Judge meets with Clifford?

5. How did Gervais believe that Maule could help him?

6. How does the atmosphere of the House influence Phoebe?

7. Describe Matthew Maule's demeanor when he came to the house.

8. What was the impact of Maule's hypnotism on Alice?

9. Why was the Judge finally successful at getting a meeting with Clifford?

10. What did Maule do to Alice?

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