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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is enamored with the light caused by Miss Lambert's ring?
(a) Biddy.
(b) Jinny.
(c) Rhoda.
(d) Susan.

2. What does Neville declare himself to be in Section 3?
(a) A lover.
(b) A poet.
(c) An historian.
(d) A philosopher.

3. How old is Rhoda in Section 3?
(a) Not yet 21.
(b) Just turned 25.
(c) Almost 15.
(d) Just turned 19.

4. What significant fact does the reader learn about Bernard's life early in Section 4?
(a) He is engaged to be married.
(b) He is on his way to a funeral.
(c) He has become famous.
(d) He is dying.

5. What is the dominant image in the beginning of Section 2?
(a) The sun setting.
(b) Waves on the beach as the sun rises.
(c) A silent forest.
(d) The sun at mid-point in the sky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who repeats variations of the phrase, "I will gather my flowers and present them--Oh! to whom?"

2. What effect does Percival's presence have on the characters when he arrives in Section 4?

3. Who does Bernard refer to as "the authentics" in Section 4?

4. How old is Jinny when the reader encounters her in Section 6?

5. Which of the female characters does Neville express respect for?

(see the answer key)

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