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The Rise of Silas Lapham Quiz

William Dean Howells
This Study Guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Rise of Silas Lapham.

The Rise of Silas Lapham Quiz

William Dean Howells
This Study Guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Rise of Silas Lapham.

Take our free The Rise of Silas Lapham quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Silas Lapham's response when Persis asks him who Mrs. M is? (from Chapters XXII and XXIII)

2.

Why does Penelope Lapham think Tom Corey and Irene Lapham need to spend more time alone? (from Chapter XI)

3.

When Milton Rogers comes to visit Silas Lapham at the office in Chapter Twenty One and says he thought the railroad would pay a fair price for the mills, what does Lapham accuse Rogers of doing? (from Chapter XXI)

4.

Why does Silas Lapham decide not to sell his new house? (from Chapters XXIV and XXV)

5.

What action is Silas Lapham driven to in Chapter Twenty Seven to resolve his financial difficulties? (from Chapters XXVI and XXVII)

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