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The House Girl Quiz

Tara Conklin

This Study Guide consists of approximately 57 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The House Girl.

The House Girl by Tara Conklin

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 1 and 2

Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 3 and 4

Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 5 and 6

Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 7-10

Part Two: Lina, Josephine, Dorothea; Chapters 1-3

Part Two: Lina, Josephine, Dorothea; Chapters 4-6

“Part Three: Lina, Caleb, Josephine; Chapters 1 and 2

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Lina come to possess the letter written by Caleb Harper? (from “Part Three: Lina, Caleb, Josephine; Chapters 1 and 2)

The Bell Center archivist, Nora, gives it to her.

She finds it among the documents at the Virginia Historical Archives building.

She finds it stuck in the back of Mister Robert's farm book.

She receives it from an anonymous source.

2.

What is Miss Melly's real purpose in visiting Miss Lu in "Part One: Josephine, Lina: Chapters 7-10"? (from Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 7-10)

She wants to stop Josephine from running away.

She wants to criticize Miss Lu for her poor management skills.

She is making plans to marry Robert as soon as Miss Lu dies.

She is concerned for Miss Lu's health.

3.

What is the significance of tall chest in the painting of Abraham Lincoln? (from Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 3 and 4)

Josephine mentally places her emotions there as a way of coping.

Josephine dreams of having one like it when she becomes free.

Josephine remembers her mother admiring a chest just like that.

It is just like the one in Miss Lu's studio.

4.

What does Dr. Vickers say Josephine should do for Miss Lu in "Part One: Josephine, Lina: Chapters 5 & 6"? (from Part One: Josephine, Lina; Chapters 5 and 6)

Prepare her for death.

Take her for walks around the plantation.

Keep her happy.

Be sure she eats plenty of meat.

5.

According to Caleb's letter, how did Dorothea die? (from “Part Three: Lina, Caleb, Josephine; Chapters 1 and 2)

She died during childbirth.

She died of old age at 76.

She had a tumor.

She was killed during a Civil War battle that came close to their farm.

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