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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Hepzibah tell Phoebe?
(a) The story of Alice Pyncheon.
(b) The story of the Pyncheons and the Maules.
(c) The history of Judge Pyncheon.
(d) The history of the town.

2. What happened the day the Pyncheons moved into the House?
(a) Jaffrey Pyncheon sued for possession of the house.
(b) Colonel Pyncheon died.
(c) Clifford Pyncheon was arrested.
(d) Alice Pyncheon ran away.

3. What is done to the portrait of the Colonel for Clifford's benefit?
(a) It is placed up for auction.
(b) It is covered with a cloth.
(c) It is given to Clifford.
(d) It is taken down.

4. How is Phoebe changing by the time she gains more free time?
(a) She is losing patience more quickly.
(b) She is being overcome with gloom.
(c) She is becoming more impulsive.
(d) She is becoming more mature.

5. Which statement best describes the initial relationship between Hepzibah and Clifford?
(a) They try to make up for lost time.
(b) They want nothing to do with each other.
(c) They quietly distrust each other.
(d) They attempt to bond without luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phoebe name the rooster?

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

3. What does Clifford enjoy watching from the arched windows?

4. Who originally owned the land the House stands on?

5. Why does Clifford want to hold the roses?

(see the answer key)

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