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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How old is Miss Furnivall who lives in the Manor House where Miss Rosamond and the nursemaid are sent?
(a) In her 80s.
(b) In her 50s.
(c) In her teens.
(d) In her 30s.

3. Why does the nursemaid question the rumor that Lord Furnivall had wanted to marry Miss Rosamond's mother?
(a) He pays no attention to Miss Rosamond.
(b) He and Miss Furnivall had never met.
(c) He seemed to cold to love anyone.
(d) He had been happily married for years.

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 did the narrator feel when her teacher recommended her to work for the children's grandfather?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Proud.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Astonished.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some things the nursemaid first sees when she enters the Manor House?

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

3. Where are the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond sent to live after Miss Furnivall died?

4. Who is the narrator of "Old Nurse's Story"?

5. How is Mrs. Furnivall's housemaid described?

(see the answer key)

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