Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does the bright day affect Charles?
(a) He says it is rare to see such brightness and he hates it.
(b) He says it almost makes him not return to London.
(c) He says everything looks unreal.
(d) He says he will go back to bed.
2. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?
(a) She must have a higher education and good references.
(b) She must be willing to attend church every Sabbath.
(c) She must be willing to work for a pittance.
(d) She must have impeccable moral character and no relatives.
3. How does the butler sum up the feelings of Mrs. Poulteney's staff?
(a) Meanness and gluttony describe you perfectly, madam.
(b) You, madam, have not devined that slavery is over.
(c) Madam, I shall shake the dust from my shoes as I leave.
(d) Madam, I should rather the poor house than another week under your roof.
4. How does Knowles pull himself into the novel in Chapter 13?
(a) With questions regarding his methods and purposes for writing the story.
(b) As a counterpart to Charles whose experiences have been different.
(c) As a novel critique presupposing what the real critics might say.
(d) As a bystander who can attest to the truth of the story.
5. When Sarah and Charles meet again on the path, what does Charles observe about her?
(a) That she was a striking beauty in the Edwardian sense.
(b) That he had stronger biases against her than he thought.
(c) That she had on a completely different outfit from the last time.
(d) That she is more intelligent and independent than she seemed.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Knowles say has served as a substitute for experience in Sarah Woodruff?
2. What prompts Mrs. Poulteney to ask about someone to take into her service?
3. What investments had Charles' father made?
4. What is Knowles' opinion of the way Charles is dressed for his brisk walk?
5. When Sarah turns to look at Charles, how does he describe the look?
This section contains 419 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |