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Quiz about The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White Quiz

General questions about the novel by Michael Faber

A multiple-choice quiz by morgan le fay. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
morgan le fay

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,195

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
181

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which decade does the story take place? Hint

1870's

1880's

1860's

1850's

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where does Agnes believe she visits while asleep? Hint

her guardian angel's house

the Convent of Health

St. Augustine's hospital

her childhood home

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the "working title" of Sugar's pornographic revenge novel? Hint

Sugar's Revenge

The Fall and Rise of Sugar

Sugar's Rise and Fall

Sugar's Rebellion

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who are William Rackham's cohorts from college? Hint

Bodley & Ashton

Bodley & Ashwell

Bodwell & Ashley

Bodwell & Ashton

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Agnes's doctor? Hint

Dr. Crane

Dr. Curlew

Dr. Cheesman

Dr. Curtis

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Question 6 of 10

6. To whom in the novel is Agnes' doctor related? Hint

Mrs. Fox

Mrs. Leeks

Clara

Lady Bridgelow

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Question 7 of 10

7. How much does Henry Rackham pay Caroline each time they "talk"? Hint

half a crown

three shillings

two shillings

one shilling

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Question 8 of 10

8. Agnes Rackham was believed to be mad and displayed shocking behavior at times. This is because she had a brain tumor.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who does Sugar replace in the Rackham household? Hint

Agnes

Letty

Clara

Beatrice

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Question 10 of 10

10. For which organization does Mrs. Fox volunteer?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which decade does the story take place?

Answer: 1870's

The novel takes place in 1870's London.

2. Where does Agnes believe she visits while asleep?

Answer: the Convent of Health

Agnes longs to visit the sisters at the Convent of Health, who she believes care for her when she is ill.

3. What was the "working title" of Sugar's pornographic revenge novel?

Answer: The Fall and Rise of Sugar

"The Fall and Rise of Sugar" is the novel of a prostitute's revenge on her "johns" that Sugar had been working on at Mrs. Castaway's. After becoming William's mistress, she begins to rethink her choice of material.

4. Who are William Rackham's cohorts from college?

Answer: Bodley & Ashwell

Bodley and Ashwell were William's sophomoric, pleasure-seeking pals.

5. What was the name of Agnes's doctor?

Answer: Dr. Curlew

Dr. Curlew was the doctor. Cheesman was the carriage driver. The other two names are made up.

6. To whom in the novel is Agnes' doctor related?

Answer: Mrs. Fox

Mrs. Emmeline Fox is Dr. Curlew's daughter.

7. How much does Henry Rackham pay Caroline each time they "talk"?

Answer: two shillings

Although Caroline orignally asks only for one shilling, Henry is obliged to give her two.

8. Agnes Rackham was believed to be mad and displayed shocking behavior at times. This is because she had a brain tumor.

Answer: True

We are told early in the book that Agnes has quite a large brain tumor that is and will remain undiagnosed.

9. Who does Sugar replace in the Rackham household?

Answer: Beatrice

She replaces Sophie's nurse, Beatrice, and becomes Sophie's governess.

10. For which organization does Mrs. Fox volunteer?

Answer: Rescue Society

Mrs. Fox volunteers with the Rescue Society, an organization which helps to reform prostitutes and get them "honest" work.

Source: Author morgan le fay

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