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The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock Quiz

Imogen Hermes Gowar

This Study Guide consists of approximately 51 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock.

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 4

Volume 1, Chapters 5 - 11

Volume 1, Chapters 12 - 16

Volume 1, Chapters 17 - 20

Volume 2; Chapters 1 - 8

Volume 2; Chapters 9 - 15

Volume 2; Chapters 16 - 22

Volume 3; Chapters 1 - 8

Volume 3; Chapters 9- 17

Volume 3; Chapter 18 - Epilogue

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Angelica not tell Mr. Hancock about her miscarriage? (from Volume 3; Chapters 9- 17 )

She believes she cannot have another child because of all the unsafe birth control methods she used while she was working as a prostitute.

She is afraid it will disappoint him.

The baby's father was George Rockingham.

Mr. Hancock told her he would turn her out if she did not produce a male heir.

2.

In Volume 3, what happens to the second mermaid? (from Volume 3; Chapter 18 - Epilogue )

They display it at the party and it makes everyone sad.

The police come and take it away after it causes fights at the party.

Angelica and Mr. Hancock dump it into the pool in the grotto so it can flow away.

A wealthy collector comes and buys it for a large sum of money.

3.

What happens to Sukie at the end of the novel? (from Volume 3; Chapter 18 - Epilogue )

Still sunk in her depression, she stays in her room for the mermaid party.

She makes a good impression on the ladies who come to the mermaid party and they imagine inviting her to parties.

She falls in love with a young man who comes to see the mermaid.

Her mother makes her move back home.

4.

What issue is Mrs. Frost dealing with in her house at the end of the novel? (from Volume 3; Chapter 18 - Epilogue )

She gets arrested for running a house of ill repute.

A girl runs away.

An outbreak of venereal disease.

Her many creditors come calling and she has to pawn her possessions to cover her debts.

5.

Why does Mr. Hancock not want the mermaid at first? (from Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 4)

It makes him sad and he cannot bear to keep it.

He is terrified of it because it is so ugly.

He does not understand its value and he believes it will lower people's opinion of him and his family.

He thinks it should be returned to its home instead of exploited.

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