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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. What does Charles notice that shocks Ernestina?
(a) The way Charles seems to have changed.
(b) Aunt Tranter's flirtation with Dr. Grogan.
(c) The discussion about Sarah Woodruff.
(d) Dr. Grogan's conversational Irish reel.

2. What does Sarah think about Mrs. Tranter?
(a) She has the kindest heart but I do not need kindness.
(b) She is more cruel than Mrs. Poulteney.
(c) She is just like all Victorian people.
(d) She is kind but too much of a gossip.

3. What does Knowles say modern society has destroyed by throwing over the aura of mystery about sex?
(a) The pleasure
(b) The openness to talk about it
(c) The need for it
(d) The shame

4. What is it that Charles had not guessed?
(a) That his uncle has received word of his connection to Sarah.
(b) That his uncle is planning on marrying.
(c) That his uncle is leaving his estate to charity.
(d) That his uncle has located a long lost son.

5. What causes Sarah and the lieutenant to be thrown together in Capt. Talbot's house?
(a) She is working for Capt. Talbot as secretary.
(b) The lieutenant has a broken leg and Sarah was his nurse.
(c) They share adjoining rooms.
(d) The lieutenant only speaks French and Sarah interprets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon whose word does Mr. Forsythe, vicar of Lyme, rely to recommend Sarah?

2. What double duty does Sam perform at Mrs. Tranter's door?

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

4. What news does Ernestina give Charles on his return?

5. What does Sarah ask of Charles?

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