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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32, 33, 34, and 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she couldn't sleep, what does Ernestina decide to do?
(a) Go look for Aunt Tranter.
(b) Write in her diary.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Go to the kitchen and eat.

2. What is Sarah's position in Charmouth?
(a) Governess.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Milk maid.

3. What double duty does Sam perform at Mrs. Tranter's door?
(a) He delivers the flowers for Ernestina and an invitation to a dance for Mary.
(b) He recites a poem to Mary as he gives her the flowers for Ernestina.
(c) He delivers the flowers along with a singing telegram.
(d) He delivers Charles' bouquet for Ernestina and a smaller one for Mary, the maid.

4. How does the butler sum up the feelings of Mrs. Poulteney's staff?
(a) Madam, I should rather the poor house than another week under your roof.
(b) You, madam, have not devined that slavery is over.
(c) Meanness and gluttony describe you perfectly, madam.
(d) Madam, I shall shake the dust from my shoes as I leave.

5. Why does Sarah take the risk of not going by the back way around the dairy the morning she is seen by two walkers?
(a) She decides to be brazen and go where she pleases.
(b) She is thinking too hard and does not notice which way she went.
(c) She is late for Mrs. Poulteney's reading.
(d) She thinks it is too early for anyone else to be about.

Short Answer Questions

1. What expression applied to a boy or girl is guaranteed to despoil their reputation for life?

2. How does Charles explain himself to Sam?

3. What is the special relationship between Charles and Mrs. Hawkins?

4. What does Sarah think about Christians?

5. What is Ernestina's great fear about marriage?

(see the answer key)

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