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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Halliday talk to about Mrs. Wilcox's happiness?
(a) The footman.
(b) The maid.
(c) The cook.
(d) The valet.

2. What does the narrator say the townfolk found the night after?
(a) Their love of life.
(b) Their hearts.
(c) Their dishonesty.
(d) Their tongues.

3. Who does the Chair call forward to receive the money?
(a) Mr. Richards.
(b) Mr. Dark.
(c) Mr. Wilson.
(d) Mr. Billson.

4. Who is Mrs. Richards worried will come at any moment?
(a) Her husband.
(b) The stranger.
(c) A burglar.
(d) Her mother.

5. Why does Mrs. Richards say they cannot find the right man?
(a) He is in his grave.
(b) He is a con artist.
(c) He is in another town.
(d) He is a higher force.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Richards say it is dreadful to be?

2. What is the name of the only other town that the narrator mentions?

3. Which of the following areas of America does the narrator not mention?

4. What is written on the second envelope Burgess pulls out of the sack?

5. Which of the following words best describes Mr. and Mrs. Harkness' state of mind?

(see the answer key)

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