Middlemarch

Middlemarch

by

George Eliot

Middlemarch: Book 6, Chapter 59 Quiz 2 questions

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What is the nature of the rumor Fred hears about, and who advises caution regarding spreading it?
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The rumor is about Dorothea inheriting a large sum of money, and Farebrother advises caution
The rumor is about a stipulation in Casaubon’s will forbidding Dorothea from marrying Will, and Lydgate advises caution
The rumor involves Fred's financial troubles, and Mr. Garth advises caution
The rumor concerns Rosamond's marriage to Lydgate, and Fred advises caution
How might Rosamond and Will's perspectives on the situation with Dorothea be described?
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Rosamond is empathetic and sensitive to Will's feelings, while Will is overly dramatic
Rosamond is callous, treating the situation as entertainment, while Will is perhaps overly sensitive
Rosamond is indifferent and uninvolved, while Will is appreciative of her discretion
Rosamond is clueless about the seriousness of the situation, while Will is open and honest about his feelings