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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Volume 1, chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Emily's response when Valancourt suggests eloping?
(a) She agrees to elope.
(b) She insists on a formal ceremony with witnesses.
(c) She runs away with Cavigni.
(d) She opposes elopement and says they must part forever.

2. Why does Monsieur St. Albert faint?
(a) He hasn't eaten in a long time.
(b) He is frightened by a ghost.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He has been wounded and has lost a lot of blood.

3. Which member of the St. Albert family dies of a fever in Chapter One?
(a) An infant son.
(b) Grandfather St. Albert.
(c) Madame St. Albert.
(d) Monsieur St. Albert.

4. When Emily looks for her book, what book of Valancourt's does she find instead?
(a) His Bible.
(b) His volume of Petrarch's poems.
(c) His copy of Shakespeare's sonnets.
(d) His copy of Shakespeare's plays.

5. As Madame Clairval and Madame Cheron plan Emily's wedding to Valancourt in Chapter Thirteen, who declares himself Madame Cheron's suitor?
(a) La Voisin.
(b) Monsieur Quesnel.
(c) Montoni.
(d) Cavigni.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Cheron's response when Valancourt visits and asks permission to see Emily?

2. Why does Monsieur St. Albert sell part of his family domain?

3. With whom do Emily and her father seek refuge in Chapter Six after Monsieur St. Albert faints?

4. Who scolds Emily for receiving a male visitor without supervision after Valancourt's visit?

5. Although Monsieur St. Albert likes Valancourt, what worry does he have about Valancourt as Emily's lover?

(see the answer key)

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