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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phoebe hear coming from the empty parts of the House?
(a) The sounds of voices and music.
(b) The scraping of moving furniture.
(c) The sound of mournful weeping.
(d) The growling of an animal.

2. What is on Gervais’ desk during the meeting with Maule?
(a) An old surveyor’s map.
(b) The original plans for the house.
(c) A picture of his dead wife.
(d) A family history of the Maules.

3. What does Phoebe do for Hepzibah her first morning at the House?
(a) She makes her breakfast.
(b) She paints Hepzibah's portrait.
(c) She does Hepzibah's laundry.
(d) She pays Hepzibah's mortgage.

4. What does Phoebe do that cheers Clifford the most?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Talks.
(c) Reads poetry.
(d) Listens to his stories.

5. Which statement best describes the relationship between Maule and Alice?
(a) They conspire to steal the Pyncheons’ fortune.
(b) Maule has her under his complete control.
(c) They live happily together until they die.
(d) Alice loves Maule from afar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the Judge remind Phoebe of?

2. What is unusual about the harpsichord at the House?

3. How does Clifford act when he appears again after his meeting with the Judge?

4. How old is Holgrave?

5. What does the Judge believe Clifford can help him with?

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