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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Charles' interest in paleontology now?
(a) He has lost all interest and gives away his samples.
(b) He has found a dynasaur.
(c) He is excavating in Egypt.
(d) He works at it spasmotically.

2. What does Freeman recognize about the times?
(a) They are difficult times with so many new things coming into favor.
(b) They are changing in a world of rapid progress.
(c) They represent the age of overindulgence.
(d) They are politically unstable.

3. After Ernestina goes back to sleep, what happens in the kitchen downstairs?
(a) Aunt Tranter finds Mrs. Fairley there.
(b) Charles returns and demands his breakfast.
(c) The men who have been searching for Sarah are there.
(d) Sam comes and leaves Mary crying at the kitchen table.

4. Where does Sarah stay in Exeter?
(a) In the Endicott Family Hotel
(b) In a convent
(c) In a cheap rooming house
(d) In a shelter for the homeless

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Charles discovers that Sarah has vanished, who intrudes in his railway compartment?

2. What do Sam and Mary see briefly at the shed door?

3. How does Charles explain his separation from Ernestina when he visits the club.

4. Where does Charles go after leaving the Freeman mansion?

5. What does Sam do after leaving Charles in his room at the Ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a bigger surprise to Charles than discovering that his prostitute has a baby?

2. What actions does Charles take after leaving the Endicott Family Hotel?

3. Why does Charles not keep his distance from Sarah in her hotel rooms?

4. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

5. What are the major events of the next day when Charles has returned from Exeter?

6. Why does Sarah, the prostitute, put her clothes back on?

7. What transpires with Charles and his friends at the club?

8. In reality, what does Charles do when he pulls into Exeter and it looks like it is about to rain?

9. Explain the significance of Sarah's only smile at Mrs. Poulteney after she questions the old lady's relationship to God.

10. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

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