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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some things the nursemaid first sees when she enters the Manor House?
(a) A spiral staircase and a line of servants.
(b) Gold floors and a diamond encrusted staircase.
(c) A marble statue of Lord Furnivall and a golden vase.
(d) A bronze chandelier and a built-in organ.

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

3. How do the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond feel around Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark when they first meet them?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Confused.
(d) Inferior.

4. Which servant had spent most of their life with the Furnivall's?
(a) James.
(b) Bessy.
(c) Dorothy.
(d) Agnes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator say Mrs. Stark treats Miss Furnivall?

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

3. What is the name of the baby for whom the narrator was in charge?

4. Who is Miss Furnivall's housemaid?

5. Why does James look down on his wife Dorothy a bit?

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