Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XXXVI

THE CHARLATAN UNMASKED

There seemed for the next few minutes to be a somewhat singular abstention from any desire to interfere with the two people who stood in the centre of the little group, hand-in-hand. Saton, after his first speech, and after Lois had given him her hands, had turned a little defiantly toward Rochester, who remained, however, unmoved, his elbow resting upon the broad mantelpiece, his face almost expressionless. Vandermere, too, stood on one side and held his peace, though the effort with which he did so was a visible one. Lady Mary looked anxiously towards them. Pauline had shrunk back, as though something in the situation terrified her.

Even Saton himself felt that it was the silence before the storm. The courage which he had summoned up to meet a storm of disapproval, began to ebb slowly away in the face of this unnatural silence. It was clear that the onus of further speech was to rest with him.

Still retaining Lois' hand, he turned toward Rochester.

"You have forbidden me to enter your house, or to hold any communication with your ward until she was of age, Mr. Rochester," he said. "One of your conditions I have obeyed. With regard to the other, I have done as I thought fit. However, to-day she is her own mistress. She has consented to be my wife. I do not need to ask for your consent or approval. If you are not willing that she should be married from your roof, I can take her at once to the Comtesse, who is prepared to receive her."

1. Where did Vanermere stand?
2. who did the onus of further speech rest with?
3. who did he want to marry?
4. was he holding her hands?
5. who did he defiantly turn towards?
6. what expression was on his face?
7. was Lady Mary calm or anxious?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. on one side
2. Saton
3. Lois
4. yes
5. Rochester
6. he was almost expressionless
7. anxious

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER II

THE CHURCH PARADE

It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished. So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church. They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm. I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire. The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.

A haze of smoke had mingled with the rain; yellow gas jets blinked through it, though it would not be dark for an hour or so yet; and the grim, smoke-blackened houses seemed trickling with water. Still every one laughed and chattered with good-humored expectancy, even the many who had no umbrellas. It was hard work to reach the church, though I opined that all the multitude did not intend to venture within, and when once I saw my uncle with a wand in his hand I carefully avoided him. Martin Lorimer was a power and well liked in that town, but I had not driven ten miles to assist him. Then I waited among the jostling crowd in a fever of impatience, wondering whether Miss Carrington had yet gone in, until at last I saw the Colonel marching through the throng, which--and knowing the temperament of our people I wondered at it--made way for him. There were others of the party behind, and my heart leaped at the sight of Grace. She was walking beside Captain Ormond, who smiled down at her.

1. Does this town have a cheerful appearance?
2. Does that make the inhabitants unhappy?
3. Who is pulling the cart?
4. Does he have another name?
5. What color is he?
6. Does he act devilish on the trip out?
7. Where doe the narrator drop him off?
8. Where does the narrator continue to after dropping him off at the Swan?
9. Does he proceed slowly?
10. Are the streets clean and dry?
11. What's the weather like?
12. Is the precipitation light?
13. Are there lots of folks in the street when he arrives at his destination?
14. What is their mood?
15. Are they all protected from the downpour?
16. Are they all planning to go into the building?
17. Who does the narrator see?
18. Does he greet him?
19. Who is he looking for?
20. Who does the crowd move aside for?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. no
2. no
3. Robert the Devil
4. Devilish Bob
5. pale
6. no
7. church
8. church
9. no
10. no
11. rain
12. no
13. yes
14. good-humored
15. no
16. no
17. uncle
18. no
19. Miss Carrington
20. Colonel

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER V.

A NIGHT OF TERROR.

Amos and Jim were early astir on Monday morning, the fifth of March, but before noon came both were convinced that the threatened trouble would blow over without the slightest semblance of a conflict between the soldiers and the citizens.

During the forenoon they had not so much as heard of Hardy Baker, or that faction to which he had allied himself, and Jim said, with a quiet chuckle of satisfaction:

"I reckon the barber got as much of a lesson as he needed Saturday afternoon, and has given over trying to set right the wrongs of the people."

"He must be at work, or we should have heard something regarding him," Amos replied, and then ceased even to think of the apprentice.

Shortly after noon those assembled under the Liberty Tree,--and there were quite as many as had gathered on Friday and Saturday,--were told that the Council had discussed with Governor Hutchinson the question of removing the troops from the city, and assured him the people would be satisfied with nothing else.

It was also said the Governor had refused to do anything regarding the matter; but that Samuel Adams had publicly declared the troops should be sent away, and that without loss of time.

At about three o'clock in the afternoon, Amos and Jim heard once more from Master Piemont's assistant.

It was told under the Liberty Tree that he had been seen in company with Attucks, the mulatto, and half a dozen others, near Wentworth's Wharf, and that Hardy had distinguished himself by taunting with cowardice, a squad of soldiers, until the redcoats avenged the insults with blows; but nothing more serious than a street brawl was the result.

1. Which tree did people assemble under?
2. What was the name of the Governor?
3. Did the council discuss something with him?
4. What?
5. Did the council assure him of anything>
6. What did the Governor do about it?
7. Who was Attucks?
8. Where was he seen?
9. Who taunted soldiers?
10. What didthe redcoats do about it?
11. Was the result serious?
12. What day of the week were Amos and Jim up early?
13. What was the date?
14. Did they expect conflict that day?
15. What was Hardy's last name?
16. When Jim mentions "the barber" who is he talking about?
17. What's his name?
18. Where does Amos think Hardy is?
19. That was at noon. What time was it when they found out about Hardy?
20. Who had Hardy been seen with besides Attucks?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Liberty Tree
2. Governor Hutchinson
3. Yes
4. removing the troops
5. the people would be satisfied with nothing else
6. Nothing
7. the mulatto
8. near Wentworth's Wharf
9. Hardy
10. avenged the insults with blows
11. No
12. Monday
13. the fifth of March
14. No
15. Baker
16. the apprentice
17. Hardy Baker
18. at work
19. about three o'clock
20. half a dozen others