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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the nursemaid question the rumor that Lord Furnivall had wanted to marry Miss Rosamond's mother?
(a) He and Miss Furnivall had never met.
(b) He had been happily married for years.
(c) He pays no attention to Miss Rosamond.
(d) He seemed to cold to love anyone.

2. How does the narrator say Mrs. Stark treats Miss Furnivall?
(a) Like a child.
(b) Like a goddess.
(c) Like a stranger.
(d) Like a sister.

3. Who is the author of "Old Nurse's Story"?
(a) Elizabeth Gaskell.
(b) George Eliot.
(c) Elizabeth Browning.
(d) Emily Bronte.

4. Why does the nursemaid wake Miss Rosamond when Mr. Henry asks her to despite not thinking it wise?
(a) She feared he would hurt her.
(b) He was Miss Rosamond's father.
(c) She did not want him to complain about her.
(d) He seemed to know a lot about babies.

5. What part of the house do Miss Furnivall and her housemaid sit?
(a) The upstairs bedroom.
(b) The west drawing room.
(c) The east drawing room.
(d) The kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the narrator originally from?

2. How did Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark begin to behave in Miss Rosamond's presence?

3. Why does James look down on his wife Dorothy a bit?

4. Once past the Manor House gates, how long was the road to the house?

5. Who is the narrator of "Old Nurse's Story"?

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