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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Reverend and Mrs. Gascoigne react to Gwendolyn when they learn of her engagement to Grandcourt?
(a) They are not sure what to think.
(b) They are furiously angry.
(c) They are horribly embarrassed.
(d) They congratulate her.

2. Who greets Grandcourt when he goes calling to Gwendolyn's house the day after she meets Lydia Glasher?
(a) Gwendolyn herself; she is alone at home.
(b) Gwendolyn's mother.
(c) No one; no one is home.
(d) The Reverend.

3. What does Reverend Gascoigne think that Gwendolyn should do if and when Grandcourt proposes?
(a) Tell him that she needs time to think about it so she that doesn't seem too eager.
(b) Accept the proposal.
(c) Turn down the proposal.
(d) Tell him that he must ask for Rev. Gascoigne's permission first.

4. What does Herr Klesmer do for a living?
(a) His profession is not mentioned in the book.
(b) He is independently wealthy.
(c) All of the answer choices are correct.
(d) He is a musician.

5. What will Mrs. Davilow's younger girls be doing to earn money for the family?
(a) Selling baked goods.
(b) Needlework.
(c) Joining the nunnery.
(d) Working as house servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the name, "Ezra", significant in the book?

2. Who is Catherine?

3. Who is Anna?

4. How does Herr Klesmer respond when he hears Gwendolyn perform?

5. What does Mirah's father teach her when she is young?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the letter that Gwendolyn receives on the night she gambles say?

2. Why does Gwendolyn think that her family will travel abroad after she leaves Grandcourt before he can propose?

3. What happens when Rex tries to go hunting with Gwendolyn?

4. Why does Gwendolyn react coldly when Grandcourt tells her that he is going out of town shortly after their engagement?

5. How does Rex react to Gwendolyn's rebuff of his confession of love?

6. What does Mrs. Meyrick believe about Mirah when she takes her in?

7. Why does Mr. Lush encourage Grandcourt to seek Catherine Arrowpoint's favor?

8. How does Gwendolyn feel about Grandcourt after the ball?

9. What does Daniel tell Sir Hugo about Grandcourt's reaction to the proposed settlement?

10. What is Daniel's relation to Sir Hugo Mallinger?

(see the answer keys)

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