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Victorian Era Literature

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What is Albert's occupation?

Albert is a valet, a gentleman's valet.

What is Ada's occupation?

Ada is a lady's maid.

What does Stephen suggest to Albert regarding his appearance?

Stephen suggests that Albert would benefit from a change of clothes.

How does Ada react when she realizes Mr. Cornette is dead?

Ada prods Mr. Cornette's shoulder with the tip of her boot and inspects his pockets. Signup and view all the answers

What unusual sound does Nadia make when she opens her mouth?

Nadia makes a crystal sound followed by a whirring noise. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nadia's request to Ada before her speech is interrupted?

Nadia requests Ada to fetch Mrs. Patterson because her chassis is damaged. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stephen ask Mrs. Patterson to do?

Send a telegram to his father. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Stephen believe his father could 'fix' the situation?

Because his father had 'fixed' a similar situation with Tussy before. Signup and view all the answers

What was Albert's reaction when Ada spoke up?

He was surprised and put his arm around her protectively. Signup and view all the answers

What concern did Ada express about their future employment?

That they would not have jobs since Mr. Cornette did not have an heir. Signup and view all the answers

What threat did Ada imply if Stephen did not give them jobs?

That they might accuse him of murder when looking for new work. Signup and view all the answers

What job offer did Stephen make to Ada and Albert?

To come work for him in Boston at his home. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Scene at Mr. Cornette's Estate

Stephen, Albert, and Ada are in the washroom, discussing the situation after Mr. Cornette's death.
Stephen tries to persuade Mrs. Patterson to send a telegram to his father, who is good at fixing problems.
Ada and Albert are concerned about their jobs and futures, as they won't have employment with Mr. Cornette's estate.

The Job Offer

Stephen offers Ada and Albert jobs at his home in Boston as a lady's maid and a gentleman's valet.
Ada and Albert agree to work for Stephen, but Ada is hesitant and wants to know what kind of jobs they will have.
Albert suggests that Stephen needs a change of clothes and offers to help him find suitable attire in Mr. Cornette's suite.

The Discovery of Nadia's Condition

Ada stays behind to investigate Mr. Cornette's body and searches his pockets.
She hears a strange, crystal-like sound coming from the washroom and sees Nadia standing in the doorway.
Nadia is not responding, and Ada tries to talk to her, but Nadia only makes strange noises and whirring sounds.
Ada slaps Nadia, and Nadia's eyes focus, revealing that her "chassis" is damaged.
Nadia asks Ada to fetch Mrs. Patterson, implying that she is a mechanical being.

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Test your knowledge of Victorian Era literature with this quiz based on an excerpt. Explore themes of social class, family dynamics, and gender roles in the context of the 19th century. Can you identify the characters and their relationships in this passage?