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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, " I want to ask you if you can oblige me in a certain matter"?
(a) Susan.
(b) Bold.
(c) Tom.
(d) Harding.

2. About how old is Sir Abraham?
(a) 70.
(b) 60.
(c) 80.
(d) 50.

3. Who meets Harding at the train station when he goes home?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Susan.
(c) Bold.
(d) The bishop.

4. The narrator says Eleanor is worthy of being the daughter of whom?
(a) Adam.
(b) Jephthah.
(c) Eli.
(d) Abraham.

5. What Greek mythological character does Eleanor compare Harding to?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

6. What Greek mythological character does Eleanor want to be like?
(a) Hara.
(b) Iphigenia.
(c) Athena.
(d) Clytemnestra.

7. What time is it when Harding gets back to his London hotel from meeting with Sir Abraham?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 9 p.m.
(c) 12 a.m.
(d) 4 p.m.

8. How does the narrator describe Harding's usual mood?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Angry.

9. Which character is friends with Tom?
(a) Bold.
(b) Mary.
(c) Susan.
(d) Grantly.

10. What does Harding plan to sell to pay his consultation fees?
(a) His books.
(b) His horses.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Jewelry.

11. What is Tom's role at a powerful newspaper?
(a) Delivery boy.
(b) Head reporter.
(c) Copy editior.
(d) Publisher.

12. Why does Sir Abraham think Harding is visiting him?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To ask him to marry Bold and Eleanor.
(c) Because the lawsuit has been dropped.
(d) Because of the newspaper article.

13. How much does Bold think dropping the lawsuit will cost?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 400 pounds.
(c) 300 pounds.
(d) 800 pounds.

14. Who says, "You must now, you know, cease any joking about me and Mr. Bold."?
(a) Susan.
(b) Harding.
(c) Grantly.
(d) Eleanor.

15. What does Harding say is nice about his little cottage?
(a) The fireplace.
(b) The stairwell.
(c) The balcony.
(d) The garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Harding say he will resign from the old men's home?

2. Where is Anticant from?

3. Who says, "Mr. Bold can't dispute the truth of every word in that article you have just read--nor can I."

4. Who does Harding owe money to when he plans to sell personal belongings?

5. Who is Bold out with when Eleanor goes to see him?

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