View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 seemed to know a lot about babies.
(c) He was Miss Rosamond's father.
(d) She did not want him to complain about her.

2. Who is speaking when Hester's name is first used in the story?
(a) Dorothy.
(b) Miss Furnivall.
(c) Bessy.
(d) Mrs. Stark.

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

4. How is the little girl said to be dressed when Hester first sees her outside in the snow?
(a) In a fancy dress.
(b) Unfit to be out in the cold.
(c) Cozy and warm.
(d) In rags.

5. How do the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond feel around Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark when they first meet them?
(a) Inferior.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Confused.
(d) Peaceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Miss Rosamond's father's occupation?

2. Whose home do the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond move to after her parents death?

3. How is the image of the young Miss Furnivall described from her portrait on the wall?

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

5. What does Hester say to Miss Rosamond when she explains why she went outside in the cold?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 272 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample