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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 does Holgrave predict that people will stop doing?
(a) Painting portraits.
(b) Building houses.
(c) Riding horses.
(d) Working for a living.

2. How is Clifford related to Hepzibah?
(a) He is her husband.
(b) He is her cousin.
(c) He is her son.
(d) He is her brother.

3. What initial impression does Phoebe have of the Judge?
(a) He has a dark and hidden nature.
(b) He does not carry himself like a judge.
(c) He is a good and decent man.
(d) He looks exactly like Clifford.

4. What threat does the Judge make?
(a) He could force her to close down her shop.
(b) He could take possession of the house.
(c) He could withhold any more financial help.
(d) He could send Clifford back to prison.

5. What do two local men find on the doorstep when Clifford and Hepzibah are out of town?
(a) Alice’s posies.
(b) A package containing the missing deed.
(c) The Judge’s itinerary for the day.
(d) Clifford lying unconscious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phoebe’s presence influence Clifford?

2. For what crime has Clifford been convicted?

3. Which statement best describes how the relationship between Hepzibah and Phoebe unfolds?

4. Who does the Judge first mistake Phoebe for?

5. What might have prevented the Pyncheons from losing their fortune?

(see the answer key)

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