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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What best describes Stephen's initial feelings towards the housemaid, Collins?
(a) Curious and fearful.
(b) Love and obsession.
(c) Hatred and disgust.
(d) Simple friendship.

2. What character can be most reasonably inferred to truly understand Stephen's sexuality?
(a) Williams the head groom.
(b) Lady Anna.
(c) Mademoiselle Dupont.
(d) Sir Phillip.

3. After Mademoiselle Duphot's arrival, Stephen is intrigued by what pastime hobby?
(a) Wrestling.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Fencing.
(d) French cooking.

4. At the time of Stephen's birth, how long had Sir Phillip and Lady Anna been married?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 10 months.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

5. What is Lady Anna's and Stephen's favorite activity together?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) No activity, as Lady Anna is largely unresponsive to Stephen's love.
(c) Taking walks through the garden.
(d) Baking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Sir Phillip and Lady Anna ultimately have together?

2. After Sir Phillip purchases his "lavish" expense, how does Stephen respond to such consumerism?

3. Sir Phillip, uncomfortable with his daughter's tutor, replaces Mademoiselle Duphot with whom?

4. What characteristic traits can best describe Stephen's tutor, Mademoiselle Duphot, as their relationship develops?

5. As Stephen grows older and expands her athletic and academic interests, how can her relationship with Lady Anna best be illustrated?

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