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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the doctor from that Clayton calls for?
(a) Bath.
(b) Edinburgh.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

2. When does Paul decide to propose to Whitney?
(a) After he discusses it with her father.
(b) When she tells him she's pregnant.
(c) When she tells him she will be leaving again.
(d) When he finds out the size of her dowry.

3. Where do Clayton and Whitney meet for their race?
(a) Outside Clayton's house.
(b) In the woods.
(c) At a riverbank.
(d) In an orchard.

4. What does Lady Gilbert find Whitney reading in Chapter 1?
(a) A novel written in Greek.
(b) A Gothic novel.
(c) A scandalous novel.
(d) A newspaper.

5. Why does Clayton want to be seen with Whitney in the village?
(a) To end rumors that he is courting Margaret.
(b) To end rumors of her betrothal with Paul.
(c) So that the villagers will start to show Whitney more respect.
(d) To show off her beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clayton agree to keep a secret in Chapter 18?

2. What does one of Whitney's cousins attempt to do in Chapter 19?

3. What is Whitney doing when Lord and Lady Gilbert arrive at the Stone Estate?

4. What effect does the drink that Clayton offers her have on Whitney?

5. Who does Martin warn may interfere with Clayton's plans with Whitney?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nicolas feel about Whitney?

2. How does Whitney react to the room that the Gilberts have arranged for her?

3. What does Clayton tease Whitney about in Chapter 18?

4. Why does Whitney become angry and embarrassed during her homecoming?

5. What is Whitney doing when her aunt and uncle arrive at the estate? Why is she doing this?

6. What does Lady Anne worry about at Martin's surprise party?

7. What does Paul accuse Whitney of in Chapter 11?

8. Where does Whitney go at the end of Chapter 2, and what does she vow to accomplish while there?

9. How does Whitney feel when she arrives at the debutante ball?

10. Why does Whitney go downstairs in a servant's dress when Clayton visits in Chapter 17?

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