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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 11, "A Sudden Awakening," through Chapter 15, "Cecilia's Tragic Childhood".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 78, what criticism does Miss Darlington make of Miss Brown's language when they are just outside the Ancient Mariner?
(a) She warns that shouting will cause Miss Brown to "breathe too much" and "chill [her] heart."
(b) She chides Miss Brown for using a "bald euphemism" to describe a bodily function.
(c) She says that "A lady should not use French on the street."
(d) She claims that the others will not "succumb to [Miss Brown's] dubious charms."

2. What word does Cecilia use to describe non-pirates?
(a) Landlubber.
(b) Corsair.
(c) Scupper.
(d) Grommet.

3. What does Lady Armitage daydream about Ned doing when he finally brings her news of Cecilia's death?
(a) Revealing his true identity and telling her all his secrets.
(b) Assuring her that Miss Darlington has collapsed from grief.
(c) Kneeling before her devotedly and begging to be her servant.
(d) Asking her to run away with him to Italy.

4. What does Miss Darlington tell Cecilia the government's reason is for persecuting pirates?
(a) Misogyny.
(b) Greed.
(c) Fear.
(d) Jealousy.

5. What book does Cecilia take with her on her walk to the library?
(a) Agnes Grey.
(b) The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
(c) Jane Eyre.
(d) Wuthering Heights.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what evidence does Lady Armitage offer Ned and Cecilia that Morvath's hideout is nearby?

2. What reason does Ned give Cecilia for knowing the area of Sidmouth well?

3. At the end of Chapter 5, what is it implied that Cecilia sees in the distant shadows?

4. After her conversation with Ned in Chapter 8, what does Cecilia begin to suspect about the Wisteria Society women?

5. In Chapter 12, what solution does Cecilia offer to the problem of the patriarchy?

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