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Test your knowledge of Book 1, Chapter 9. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What parallel is drawn in the novel between Casaubon and Lowick Manor?
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Both are described as having a grim and depressing reality despite impressive appearances
Both are seen as vibrant and full of life
Both are immediately loved and appreciated by all who encounter them
Both are considered less appealing than Sir James and Freshitt Hall
Why does Dorothea refuse to choose a room for her boudoir at Lowick Manor?
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She dislikes all the rooms offered to her
She wants to test Casaubon's decision-making
She prefers to have Casaubon make all the decisions for her
She plans to renovate the entire house after the wedding
Why is the mention of Casaubon’s aunt with an unfortunate marriage significant?
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It foreshadows potential happiness for Dorothea and Casaubon
It indicates a family history of unsuccessful marriages
It hints at a character who may significantly impact the plot later in the novel
It suggests that Casaubon is wary of marriage due to his aunt's experience
Why does Dorothea feel subdued after hearing about the local villagers?
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She is disappointed by the lack of opportunity to help them
She finds the villagers' lives too similar to her own
She is overwhelmed by her future responsibilities as mistress of Lowick
She regrets her decision to marry Casaubon upon meeting his relatives
Why might Dorothea struggle to connect with art?
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She is too focused on her upcoming marriage to Casaubon
Her upbringing has led her to view aesthetic pursuits as frivolous
She lacks the emotional depth required to appreciate art
She is too practical and focused on tangible outcomes
What characteristic of Will is highlighted by his choices and Casaubon’s critique?
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His dedication to traditional scholarly work
His commitment to family and traditional values
His inability to appreciate art and culture
His nonconformist and passionate nature
