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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Charles establish his quarters after his father's death?
(a) In Balmory.
(b) In Kensington.
(c) In Essex.
(d) In Wales.

2. How did Charles' father rid him of the desire to become a priest?
(a) By sending him to Paris for six months.
(b) By threatening to cut off his inheritance.
(c) By taking Charles to a brothel.
(d) By increasing his allowance.

3. What shop in Lyme is somewhat famous?
(a) The Lyme Stationery Shop.
(b) The Wicker Shop.
(c) The Old Fossit Shop.
(d) The Curious Cigar Shop.

4. What does Charles enjoy about his relationship to Sam?
(a) Watching Sam make a fool of himself.
(b) Daily chatter and a lapse into schoolboyhood.
(c) The educated, philosophical discussions they have.
(d) Watching Sam avoiding the Cockney maids.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sarah turns to look at Charles, how does he describe the look?

2. How are Charles and Ernestina dressed on their walk down the Cobb?

3. How does Knowles picture Sam?

4. What is Knowles' description of Charles as a palaeontologist?

5. Why does Mrs. Talbot decide not to rehire Sarah Woodruff?

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