1. To what does Knowles compare Charles' official decision to go ahead with his marriage to Ernestina?
(a) His decision to confess to the vicar.
(b) His decision to go and look for Sarah.
(c) His decision to become a tradesman.
(d) His official decision once to take Holy Orders.

2. Why does Charles not tell Mrs. Tranter and Ernestina of his chance meeting with Sarah on the Ware Commons?
(a) He sees that the women are too involved in other gossip.
(b) He doesn't know how to begin telling them.
(c) He has now become obsessed with the enigma of Sarah.
(d) He forgets that it ever happened.

3. What metaphor does Charles use to describe his guilt of lying about Sarah?
(a) King Arthur lusting for Morgan Le Fey.
(b) Robin Hood denouncing Maid Marian as a strumpet.
(c) Sir Lancelot casting blame on the Lady of the Lake.
(d) Sir Galahad showing Guinevere to be a whore.

4. When Sarah and Charles meet again on the path, what does Charles observe about her?
(a) That she is more intelligent and independent than she seemed.
(b) That she had on a completely different outfit from the last time.
(c) That he had stronger biases against her than he thought.
(d) That she was a striking beauty in the Edwardian sense.

5. What does Charles admit to Dr. Grogan about his feelings for Ernestina?
(a) That he was sure it would take years for Ernestina to understand him.
(b) That she understands very little of what he is.
(c) That the attraction has worn off and he feels trapped.
(d) That his only interest in her is her dowry.