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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the image of the young Miss Furnivall described from her portrait on the wall?
(a) Scrawny but confidence.
(b) Unattractive but proud.
(c) Beautiful and demure.
(d) Beautiful but scornful.

2. Who is the author of "Old Nurse's Story"?
(a) Elizabeth Browning.
(b) Emily Bronte.
(c) George Eliot.
(d) Elizabeth Gaskell.

3. What does Hester do during the night when Miss Rosamond was returned after wandering outside in the cold?
(a) Scolds Dorothy for letting the little girl out of her sight.
(b) Sleeps soundly.
(c) Paces in the kitchen.
(d) Sits by the child and watches her all night.

4. What is the name of the baby for whom the narrator was in charge?
(a) Miss Rosamond.
(b) Miss Roslyn.
(c) Miss Rosalie.
(d) Miss Rochelle.

5. How does the narrator say Mrs. Stark treats Miss Furnivall?
(a) Like a child.
(b) Like a sister.
(c) Like a goddess.
(d) Like a stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did James think of the Furnivall's?

2. Once past the Manor House gates, how long was the road to the house?

3. Where was the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond's room just above in the house?

4. What does James tell the nursemaid when she inquires about the sounds she hears in the night?

5. Why is Miss Rosamond concerned about the little girl when she and Hester see her in the snow outside?

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