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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V, Mordecai.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How quickly does Grandcourt want to get married to Gwendolyn once she accepts his proposal?
(a) In exactly 34 days, since 34 is his lucky number.
(b) He wants to wait a year for the sake of tradition.
(c) Right away -- like that night.
(d) Within a few weeks.

2. How does Herr Klesmer respond when he hears Gwendolyn perform?
(a) He is condescending.
(b) He proposes to her on the spot.
(c) He has to leave because he is so embarrassed for her.
(d) He is amazed at her talents.

3. Why does Lush advise against Grandcourt proposing to Gwendolyn after Grandcourt arrives in Offendene from Paris?
(a) Because he thinks that his life will be in danger.
(b) Because he has had a dream that something bad happens, although he doesn't know what the bad occurrence is.
(c) Because he will now have to assume financial responsibility for Gwendolyn's family.
(d) Because he realizes that Gwendolyn is very spoiled and rude.

4. What kind remark does Gwendolyn make to Daniel before she leaves the Abbey?
(a) That her life has been better for having known him.
(b) That she hopes he has a happy, joyful, and rich life.
(c) That she is going to name her baby after him.
(d) That she wishes her husband were more like him.

5. How does Gwendolyn react to Grandcourt's offer to put her jacket on her after the ball?
(a) She doesn't even bother looking at him for a response.
(b) She snubs him.
(c) She gets too embarassed and leaves hurriedly -- without her coat.
(d) She accepts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Reverend and Mrs. Gascoigne react to Gwendolyn when they learn of her engagement to Grandcourt?

2. Where is Daniel supposed to travel with Sir Hugo soon after he finds Mirah at the river?

3. What does Mordecai ask Daniel when they first meet one another?

4. How does Grandcourt react to how Gwendolyn is talking to Daniel at the Abbey?

5. What is the dance that Gwendolyn states that she will not dance at the ball soon after she meets Grandcourt?

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