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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the Judge attempt to do when he first meets Phoebe?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Avoid her.
(c) Convince her to leave.
(d) Carry her shopping bags.

4. How does Hepzibah feel towards the Judge at the beginning of the book?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She relies on him.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She pities him.

5. What was Matthew Maule accused of?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Fraud.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) Stealing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hepzibah decide about her surprise guest at the beginning of the novel?

2. How does Hepzibah react to the Judge being at the House?

3. What does Hepzibah tell Phoebe about Holgrave?

4. What did Holgrave show Phoebe?

5. How does Hepzibah feel after her first day running the shop?

(see the answer key)

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