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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author think Mrs. Strickland dreads?
(a) Death.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Scandal.
(d) Loneliness.

2. What word does the author use to describe Mrs. Strickland's face in Chapter 9?
(a) Sandy.
(b) Rocky.
(c) Glassy.
(d) Earthy.

3. What does the author say the Stricklands owed?
(a) Jokes.
(b) Dinners.
(c) Money.
(d) Books.

4. What philosopher does the author mention in this section?
(a) Goethe.
(b) Russell.
(c) Kant.
(d) Kierkgaard.

5. What sport do they talk about at the party?
(a) Golf.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Cricket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What university is Mrs. Strickland's son studying at?

2. Which queen did Sir Walter Raleigh set down his cloak for?

3. Why does Strickland say he left his wife?

4. What does the author say was authentic about Charles Strickland?

5. What does Mrs. Strickland have the gift of?

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