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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 48, 49, 50, and 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What coincidence saves Charles from having to face Ernestina with his lies of omission?
(a) Ernestina has been called back to London.
(b) A fire at Aunt Tranter's house.
(c) A telegram from London saying he is urgently needed.
(d) Aunt Tranter has a heart attack.

2. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?
(a) She must be willing to work for a pittance.
(b) She must have impeccable moral character and no relatives.
(c) She must be willing to attend church every Sabbath.
(d) She must have a higher education and good references.

3. Of what does Ernestina warn Charles about the people of Lyme?
(a) People will turn their backs on strangers.
(b) Everyone will think he is royalty and bow to him.
(c) People expect strangers to be examined and spoken to.
(d) He will be invited to a series of boring lectures in the town hall.

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 rooms are too small and stuffy.
(c) The toilets are in full view of the windows.
(d) They promote whist, cigar smoking, balls, and other pleasures.

5. Who does Ernestina tease her Aunt Tranter about?
(a) Charles' uncle.
(b) The vicar.
(c) Mrs. Poulteney's brother.
(d) The bachelor Dr. Grogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah take the risk of not going by the back way around the dairy the morning she is seen by two walkers?

2. Immediately after Charles discovers that Sarah is not dead, what happens in Ernestina's bedroom?

3. After Sarah goes to work for Mrs. Poulteney, how does she size up her employer?

4. What does Sarah think about Mrs. Tranter?

5. What is Ernestina's reaction to the flowers Sam delivers from Charles?

(see the answer key)

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