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What types of fruits do the goblin men offer each morning and evening?
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Common fruits such as apples and oranges
Tropical fruits like pineapples and coconuts
Beautiful, luscious fruits like cherries and peaches
Vegetables and grains
What underlying theme is highlighted by the sisters' physical reactions to the goblins?
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The importance of family bonds in overcoming temptation
The physical danger posed by the goblins
The conflict between fear and curiosity
The need for caution in unfamiliar environments
What action does Laura take despite her sister Lizzie's warnings?
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Laura covers her eyes and ignores the goblins
Laura runs away from the goblin men
Laura invites the goblin men to her and Lizzie's house
Laura gazes at the goblin men and describes their actions
What does Lizzie do to avoid the influence of the goblins?
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She covers her ears and closes her eyes
She confronts the goblins directly
She hides behind a tree
She starts collecting the goblin fruits to destroy them
What do the goblin men’s appearances and behaviors suggest about their nature?
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They are gentle and harmless like doves
They are sophisticated and well-mannered
They are wild and possibly predatory
They are trustworthy and protective
What does Laura's action of stretching her neck towards the goblin men symbolize?
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The loss of her self-restraint and caution
An acceptance of the goblins' offerings
A final attempt to escape the goblins
A misunderstanding of the goblins' intentions
What actions do the goblins take to entice Laura?
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They weave a crown and offer fruit on a golden dish
They quietly observe her without interacting
They pack up their wares and prepare to leave
They threaten her with consequences for not buying
What is implied about Laura's character based on her reluctance to accept the goblins' fruit?
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She is adventurous and risk-taking
She is deceitful and cunning
She values honesty and does not want to incur debt
She is pious and restrained
What reason does Laura give for not accepting the goblins' fruit?
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She is fasting for religious reasons
She lacks the money to pay for it
She fears the goblins' true intentions
She dislikes the appearance of the fruit
What does Laura's statement about her "gold" being "on the furze" signify?
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She has hidden treasures in the forest
Her wealth consists not in money, but in the natural environment
She is actually wealthy but pretending to be poor
She plans to retrieve gold from the gorse bushes later
What do the goblins accept as payment from Laura instead of money?
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A piece of her clothing
One of her golden curls
A promise to bring them something later
A favor to help them in the future
What is suggested by the comparison of the goblin fruit to "honey from the rock" and "man-rejoicing wine"?
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The fruit is a blessing and gift from God
The fruit brings joy and celebration like wine
The fruit is naturally occurring and healthy
The fruit's allure is deceptive, contrasting with divine goodness
What does Laura do after finishing the goblin fruit?
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She immediately falls asleep on the ground
She collects a fruit pit to bring home
She waits for the goblins to return with more fruit
She runs away to avoid her sister's wrath
What might Jeanie’s story symbolize in the context of Victorian literature?
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The triumph over evil through resilience
The redemption of women who stray from societal norms
The consequence of women’s sexual transgressions leading to their downfall
The protective power of family love
What does Laura plan to do despite her sister Lizzie's warnings?
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Stop eating the goblin fruit altogether
Meet the goblins again to buy more fruit
Plant her own garden of similar fruits
Move away from the vicinity of the goblins
What is the significance of the imagery used to describe the sisters' slumber?
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It underscores their purity and challenges Victorian notions of fallen women
It highlights their vulnerability to outside dangers
It suggests that they are both contaminated by the goblins' fruit
It indicates their readiness to confront the goblins
What does Laura’s distraction during her chores indicate?
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She is becoming skilled at multitasking
She is losing interest in her domestic responsibilities
She is mentally preoccupied with the goblin fruit
She is planning to leave her current life behind
How does Laura and Lizzie's behavior differ during their visit to the brook?
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Lizzie is eager to meet the goblins, while Laura wants to go home early
Laura is calm and collected, but Lizzie is anxious and upset
Lizzie is grave, but Laura is bubbly
Lizzie is content and untroubled, while Laura is anxious for another goblin encounter
What is the implication of Laura hiding her despair from Lizzie?
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She is planning to confront the goblins on her own
She feels ashamed of her intense desire for the goblin fruit
She hopes to protect Lizzie from the harsh realities she now faces
She believes Lizzie would not understand her sorrow
What does Laura do in hope of regaining access to the goblin fruit?
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She plants the kernel stone she saved from the fruit
She goes searching for the goblins in other places
She tries to make similar fruit from other ingredients
She prays for the goblins to return
How does Lizzie prepare for her encounter with the goblin men?
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She brings a weapon for protection
She carries a silver penny to buy the fruit
She disguises herself to avoid recognition
She writes a note to Laura explaining her intentions
What tactics do the goblin men use to try to persuade Lizzie to eat their fruit?
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They offer her discounts on future purchases
They threaten her with violent consequences if she does not eat
They seductively describe the fruit and urge her to taste it
They promise her gifts and riches beyond the fruit
How do the goblins react when Lizzie refuses to consume the offered fruit?
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They calmly accept her decision and send her on her way
They grow violent and attempt to force her to eat the fruit
They threaten to harm Laura unless Lizzie gives in
They ignore her and continue with their feast
Which of the following similes are used to describe Lizzie's resistance against the goblin men?
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Like a beacon in a stormy sea and a royal town under siege
Like a bird flying free from a cage
Like a tree bending in the wind
Like a ship safely reaching harbor
How is Lizzie's sacrifice symbolically represented in the poem?
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As a mirroring of Laura's initial encounter, suggesting a reversal of a curse
As a failure that only further endangers both sisters
As a selfish act that undermines their Christian values
As an inconsequential gesture that changes nothing
What is Laura's immediate reaction when she sees Lizzie after her encounter with the goblins?
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She is relieved and thankful
She is joyful and celebrates
She becomes fearful, pulling at her hair
She is indifferent and dismissive
How does the poem describe Laura's reaction after consuming the fruit juices?
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As calm and peaceful, like a serene ocean
As chaotic and destructive, like a town hit by an earthquake
As joyful and uplifting, like a religious festival
As steady and strong, like a fortress
What role does Lizzie assume during the night while caring for Laura?
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A guardian protecting Laura from further goblin attacks
A nurse monitoring Laura’s health and comforting her
A detective searching for reasons behind Laura's condition
A teacher explaining the dangers of the goblin fruit to Laura
What does the narrative suggest about the fate of women who have "fallen" in Victorian society, through the outcomes of Laura and Lizzie?
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They can recover from their disgrace and lead fulfilling lives as wives and mothers
They are doomed to misery and social exclusion
They must leave their community to find redemption
They are often forgotten by society and live in isolation
