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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. Although Stephen professes to hate her studies, she reveals to her instructors an exceptional talent in which field?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Writing.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Philosophy.

2. What characteristic traits can best describe Stephen's tutor, Mademoiselle Duphot, as their relationship develops?
(a) Fun and unprofessional.
(b) Compassionate and supportive.
(c) Stern and unemotional.
(d) Critical and manipulative.

3. As Stephen grows older and expands her athletic and academic interests, how can her relationship with Lady Anna best be illustrated?
(a) Good friends, but never real love and concern.
(b) Misunderstanding, but real love and concern nonetheless.
(c) An ever-increasing distance and misunderstanding.
(d) An ever-increasing closeness and understanding.

4. What was the result of Lady Anna's feeling of exclusion in her marriage with Sir Phillip?
(a) Just another example of their unhappy and dysfunctional marriage.
(b) A close bond between them finally appears after years of unhappy marriage.
(c) Still strong and happy as it always had been.
(d) Resentment begins to grow in their once happy marriage.

5. What character is considered to have entered at a critical moment in Stephen's life with a much needed female presence, professing that Stephen be proud of herself and her accomplishments?
(a) Collins the housemaid.
(b) Violet Antrim.
(c) Lady Anna.
(d) Mademoiselle Duphot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Around age seventeen, Stephen is introduced to her mother's social scene. What is Lady Anna determined to find for her daughter?

2. How does Stephen respond upon seeing Collins' love encounter with the male servant?

3. What is the name of Violet's brother?

4. What name does Stephen give her new horse?

5. What is the likely reason Lady Anna feels left out of Sir Phillip and Stephen's discussions?

(see the answer key)

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