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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40, 41, 42, and 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Knowles say readers should now see as obvious?
(a) That Sam and Mary had been to that barn many times before.
(b) That Sam had proposed marriage to Mary.
(c) That Mary is pregnant with Sam's baby.
(d) That Sam is planning to abandon Mary.

2. What criminal idea pops into Sam's head?
(a) Finding Sarah and killing her to protect Charles.
(b) Blackmailing Ernestina to prevent him from destroying Charles.
(c) Finding Sarah and forcing her to have sex with him.
(d) Blackmailing Charles because he knows about his meeting with Sarah.

3. Who does Charles meet face-to-face as he exits the shed?
(a) Dr. Grogan
(b) The vicar
(c) Sam and Mary
(d) Mrs. Fairley

4. What is the objection of Mrs. Poulteney and others like her to the Assembly Rooms?
(a) The architecture is too plain and stark.
(b) The toilets are in full view of the windows.
(c) The rooms are too small and stuffy.
(d) They promote whist, cigar smoking, balls, and other pleasures.

5. What is the outcome of Charles' interview with Ernestina's father, Mr. Freeman?
(a) Charles cannot bring himself to tell the truth.
(b) Mr. Freeman does not object to Charles' change in fortune.
(c) He withdraws his offer of Ernestina's hand in marriage.
(d) Mr. Freeman increases Ernestina's dowry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sarah's attitude toward fashion?

2. What is it about Ernestina that allows Sir Robert to disinherit Charles so easily?

3. What annoying habit did Aunt Tranter have which causes Ernestina consternation?

4. How does Ernestina react to Charles' suggestion that they elope and go to Paris?

5. What resolution does Charles make on his way back to Lyme?

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