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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 did Dorothy and the nursemaid have in common?
(a) They were both from Westmorland.
(b) They were both nursemaids.
(c) They were both very religious.
(d) They were both superstitious.

2. How did Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark begin to behave in Miss Rosamond's presence?
(a) They brightened.
(b) They spoiled her with sweets.
(c) They scolded her often.
(d) They ignored her.

3. Who is the narrator of "Old Nurse's Story"?
(a) A nursemaid.
(b) A mother.
(c) A cook.
(d) A housemaid.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Miss Rosamond's father's occupation?

2. How do the nursemaid and Miss Rosamond feel around Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark when they first meet them?

3. Who are the first servants the nursemaid meets after meeting Mrs. Stark and Miss Furnivall?

4. Why does the nursemaid wake Miss Rosamond when Mr. Henry asks her to despite not thinking it wise?

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

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