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Which of the following best describes the atmosphere at Chesney Wold in Lincolnshire at the beginning of Chapter 7?
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The house is bustling with activity as Sir Leicester and Lady Dedlock host a grand party
Chesney Wold is quiet and somber as rain pours over its relatively deserted grounds
The estate is chaotic with laborers working on renovations
None of the above
What societal changes does the novel hint at through Sir Leicester's attitude towards Mrs. Rouncewell's successful son?
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A shift towards valuing inherited wealth over earned wealth
A preference for military service over entrepreneurial endeavors
The diminishing importance of inherited wealth and status
The decline of the iron industry in the north of England
What can be implied from the fact that Watt asks Mrs. Rouncewell about Rosa?
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He is romantically interested in Rosa
He is suspicious of Rosa because she's from a poor family
He wants to familiarize himself with the staff at Chesney Wold
He keeps confusing Rosa for Esther
Why does Mrs. Rouncewell initially resist the idea of showing the house to the visitors?
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She is offended by the interruption during her conversation with Watt and Rosa
The house is not open to the public at the time and she doesn't recognize the visitors' names
She believes the visitors might be competitors of Mr. Rouncewell's iron business
She is wary of strangers because of recent thefts in the area
What triggers Mr. Guppy's interest during the house tour?
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The wealth and opulence of the house.
The historical significance of Chesney Wold
The ghost story associated with the Ghost’s Walk terrace
A portrait of Lady Dedlock that he claims to recognize
Which side in the English Civil War would the Dedlock family have most likely supported?
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The Royalists, because of the family's noble and land-owning status
The Parliamentarians, because of the family's revolutionary ideals
The commonwealth, because the family wants to establish a democratic society
They remained neutral, not supporting either side
What element of the Ghost's Walk story remains ambiguous?
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Whether Sir Morbury's wife purposefully injured his horse
Whether Sir Morbury truly would have ridden into battle before his wife tried to stop him
Whether the horse or Sir Morbury himself injured his wife
Whether the ghost of Sir Morbury's wife walks the terrace or if the sound is rain
What supernatural sign is said to predict death or illness in the Dedlock family?
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A black cat appearing at the front door
The ringing of bells throughout the house
The lady’s footsteps heard on the Ghost’s Walk
A sudden chill throughout Chesney Wold
