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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 family history of the Maules.
(d) A picture of his dead wife.

2. How does the atmosphere of the House influence Phoebe?
(a) It makes her sadder by the day.
(b) It darkens her usually sunny disposition.
(c) It triggers her desire to escape.
(d) It amplifies her generally depressive nature.

3. How does Hepzibah react to the Judge being at the House?
(a) She barrs him from entering the house.
(b) She warns him not to trust Phoebe.
(c) She pleads with him for money.
(d) She welcomes him with open arms.

4. How does Clifford react every time he hears the train engines?
(a) As if they trigger a painful memory.
(b) As if he does not hear it at all.
(c) As if he has never heard them before.
(d) As if he wants to ride away on one.

5. Why does Clifford want to hold the roses?
(a) So he can offer them to Phoebe.
(b) So he can confirm their reality.
(c) So he can feel the thorns.
(d) So he can smell the blossom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holgrave finally reveal about himself at the end of the novel?

2. What does Phoebe take charge of upon arriving at the House?

3. How is Phoebe changing by the time she gains more free time?

4. What story does the Judge tell Phoebe?

5. Where do the two locals who find something on the front steps of the House decide to take their discovery?

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