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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who originally owned the land the House stands on?
(a) Nathaniel Hawthorne.
(b) Holgrave.
(c) Matthew Maule.
(d) Colonel Pyncheon.

2. What does the Judge want to do when he arrives at the House and is speaking with Phoebe for the first time?
(a) Take the portrait.
(b) Talk to Clifford.
(c) Hire Holgrave.
(d) Move into the house.

3. What did Maule’s father do?
(a) He cursed the Pyncheon family.
(b) He built the house.
(c) He sued the Pyncheon’s for return of their land.
(d) He managed the Pyncheon’s finances.

4. What does Clifford claim he saw in the well?
(a) A ghostly image of the life he lost.
(b) His own face turned twisted and evil.
(c) A sealed box under the water.
(d) A dark face staring back.

5. How does Clifford react to Hepzibah’s welcome?
(a) He is shocked and surprised.
(b) He fears it is a dream.
(c) He acts as if he is entitled to it.
(d) He seems completely indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clifford say when he and Hepzibah try to go to church?

2. What initial impression does Phoebe have of the Judge?

3. What is Uncle Venner always talking about?

4. What does Ned Higgins want to buy?

5. What does Phoebe’s window look down on?

(see the answer key)

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