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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond's room just above in the house?
(a) The library.
(b) Miss Furnivall's room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The east drawing room.

3. In what part of the house does the nursemaid say she never opened the doors?
(a) The west wing.
(b) The library.
(c) The attic.
(d) The east wing.

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

5. What is the name of the baby for whom the narrator was in charge?
(a) Miss Rochelle.
(b) Miss Roslyn.
(c) Miss Rosamond.
(d) Miss Rosalie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Furnivall have a hard time doing?

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

3. Why does the nursemaid wake Miss Rosamond when Mr. Henry asks her to despite not thinking it wise?

4. What did Dorothy and the nursemaid have in common?

5. How does the narrator say Mrs. Stark treats Miss Furnivall?

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