Middlemarch — Questions and answers

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What was the name of the young woman living at Tipton Grange in Loamshire?

Choices

  1. Rosamond Vincy
  2. Mary Garth
  3. Celia Brooke
  4. Dorothea Brooke ✓

Answer: Dorothea Brooke

From page 1

What was the title of Mr. Casaubon's lifelong scholarly project, a book about myths and religions, in George Eliot's novel Middlemarch?

Choices

  1. The Origins of Faith
  2. A Compendium of World Religions
  3. The Key to All Mythologies ✓
  4. The History of Ancient Beliefs

Answer: The Key to All Mythologies

From page 2

Where did Dorothea and Mr. Casaubon go for their wedding journey?

Choices

  1. Paris
  2. Rome ✓
  3. Venice
  4. Florence

Answer: Rome

From page 3

In George Eliot's novel Middlemarch, what was the name of the new doctor who arrived in the town with ideas about reforming medicine?

Choices

  1. Tertius Lydgate ✓
  2. Caleb Garth
  3. Fred Vincy
  4. Nicholas Bulstrode

Answer: Tertius Lydgate

From page 4

Where was Mr. Casaubon found dead the morning after he asked Dorothea for a promise?

Choices

  1. In the library
  2. In his bedroom
  3. In his study
  4. In the garden ✓

Answer: In the garden

From page 5

Who arrived uninvited at Stone Court, the farm owned by Mr. Bulstrode?

Choices

  1. Sir James Chettam
  2. Mr. Farebrother
  3. Raffles ✓
  4. Will Ladislaw

Answer: Raffles

From page 6

In George Eliot's novel Middlemarch, who offered Dr. Tertius Lydgate a loan to settle his debts?

Choices

  1. Mr. Vincy
  2. Mr. Bulstrode ✓
  3. Mr. Casaubon
  4. Sir James Chettam

Answer: Mr. Bulstrode

From page 7

Where was Mr. Bulstrode openly accused of his past misdeeds?

Choices

  1. At a public meeting to discuss hospital business ✓
  2. In the local newspaper
  3. At the town council meeting
  4. At a private dinner party

Answer: At a public meeting to discuss hospital business

From page 8

Where did Will Ladislaw finally declare his feelings for Dorothea?

Choices

  1. In the garden at Tipton Grange
  2. In Rome during their wedding journey
  3. At the public meeting in Middlemarch
  4. In the library at Lowick Manor ✓

Answer: In the library at Lowick Manor

From page 9

What did Dorothea give up by marrying Will Ladislaw?

Choices

  1. Mr. Casaubon's fortune ✓
  2. Her plans for a grand career
  3. Her social standing in Loamshire
  4. Her family home at Tipton Grange

Answer: Mr. Casaubon's fortune

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