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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII & XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the conversation that Clara overhears from two voices in her closet about?
(a) Her imprisonment.
(b) Her liberation.
(c) Her forgery.
(d) Her murder.

2. What does Clara feel for Pleyel?
(a) Anger.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Frustration.

3. Why is Pleyel disturbed about not hearing from Europe?
(a) He believes his lover deserted him.
(b) He is anxious for news of his brother.
(c) He thinks he is crazy.
(d) He feels afraid.

4. What does Pleyel implore Clara to admit when she comes to see him?
(a) Her strength.
(b) Her fear.
(c) Her guilt.
(d) Her desire.

5. What does the fanatic view as a solitary activity?
(a) Playing.
(b) Love.
(c) Sexuality.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pleyel tease Clara about her feelings after discussing Carwin?

2. What is the name of the orphaned teenage girl that the narrator's brother adopts?

3. How is Clara affected by Carwin's confession?

4. When Pleyel does not arrive as arranged, what does Clara wonder about?

5. When does Pleyel claim to have heard talking with Clara on the grounds?

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