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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Squire Basset have with him when he comes to Jamaica Inn in Chapter 6?
(a) A warrant to search the inn.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A lantern.
(d) A letter from a magistrate.

2. How does Joss dispel the sailors haunting him in his dreams?
(a) He doesn't sleep.
(b) He carves them grave stones.
(c) He prays.
(d) He drinks.

3. What is Mary told to ignore in Chapter 2?
(a) The mice and insects in the house.
(b) Local men who try to talk to her.
(c) Questions she is asked about Joss.
(d) Noises in the yard during the night.

4. In Chapter 5, why does Mary demand that a stranger leave the bar?
(a) Mary doesn't trust anyone anymore.
(b) Mary recognizes the man as a criminal.
(c) To calm Patience.
(d) Joss does not like strangers in his inn.

5. In Chapter 3, what door does Mary discover is kept locked?
(a) The outer door to the bar.
(b) The cellar door.
(c) The pantry door.
(d) Joss's bedroom door.

6. Who does Mary have breakfast with in Chapter 3?
(a) Joss.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) One of Joss' friends.
(d) The cat.

7. How many days is Joss incoherent for in Chapter 8?
(a) Ten days.
(b) One day.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

8. What does Mary begin to wonder about Jem's visit in Chapter 6?
(a) Whether he had been waiting for her.
(b) Whether or not it was a coincidence.
(c) Whether he had an alterior motive for coming.
(d) Whether she acted foolishly.

9. Where is Mary traveling to in Chapter 1?
(a) Launceston.
(b) Bodmin.
(c) London.
(d) Her hometown.

10. What family has a bad reputation in the area where Jamaica Inn is located?
(a) The Morlynn family.
(b) The Mermann family.
(c) The Marlin family.
(d) The Merlyn family.

11. What does Joss talk to Mary about in Chapter 8?
(a) His parents.
(b) His criminal experiences.
(c) Running away to the north.
(d) Finding her a husband.

12. When does the driver's demeanor change in Chapter 1?
(a) At the mention of Jamaica Inn.
(b) When Mary mentions her mother.
(c) Once Mary is the only passenger.
(d) When night falls.

13. At what time of day does Mary go for walks in Chapter 4?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) In the evening.
(c) In the early morning.
(d) Just before lunch.

14. Why does Mary allow Squire Basset to enter the house in Chapter 6?
(a) She wants him to walk into her trap.
(b) Joss is not home.
(c) It is raining outside.
(d) She trusts Squire Basset.

15. Why does Mary feel that she can trust the vicar?
(a) Because of his profession.
(b) Because of his shyness.
(c) Because of his smile.
(d) Because of his age.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who approaches Mary at the end of Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Mary overhear a man in the bar say to Joss, after the other men have left?

3. What trip does Mary recall in Chapter 8?

4. What event does Jem tell Mary happened at Christmas?

5. What would Joss sometimes do to the sailors who managed to swim to shore?

(see the answer keys)

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