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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who recites a long and confusing passage in the play?
(a) A man posing as Shakespeare.
(b) An old crone.
(c) A nobleman.
(d) A boy dressed as Robin Hood.

2. Who does Mr. Oliver say "must have their ghosts"?
(a) Servants.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Criminals.

3. During the tour of Pointz Hall, what does Mrs. Swithin point out in a bedroom?
(a) A collection of antique books.
(b) The bed she was born in.
(c) The beautiful view.
(d) A portrait of her mother.

4. What noise announces the beginning of the play?
(a) A gramophone player.
(b) An actor clearing his throat.
(c) A bell chime.
(d) Clapping from Miss La Trobe.

5. Who is especially enlivened by Mrs. Manresa's presence?
(a) Isa.
(b) William.
(c) Captain Mayhew.
(d) Mr. Oliver.

6. Who helps the younger neighbors set up for the event?
(a) Mr. Oliver.
(b) Mrs. Swithin.
(c) The garden staff.
(d) Isa.

7. Where will the event be held if the weather is rainy?
(a) At the town hall.
(b) In the barn.
(c) In the grand dining room.
(d) In the ballroom.

8. What does Miss La Trobe lament after the play is stopped?
(a) Being unable to make an announcement to the audience.
(b) Having to cut one of the scenes.
(c) Forgetting to turn the stagelights on in time.
(d) Stopping the play at a high point.

9. What does Isa wonder about the pageant?
(a) Whether the plot matters at all.
(b) Whether the players made their own costumes.
(c) Whether she has seen is performed before.
(d) Whether it will run until midnight.

10. What does William have a brief fantasy about?
(a) A romance with Isa.
(b) Jumping up on stage and singing.
(c) Owning the Pointz Hall estate.
(d) Eloping with Mrs. Manresa.

11. How is Mrs. Manresa described?
(a) As an overdressed windbag.
(b) As a timid and polite lady.
(c) As an old dear.
(d) As a forgetful nuisance.

12. What does Mrs. Swithin ask Isa about after speaking to Mr. Oliver about the event?
(a) The well-being of Isa's children.
(b) Whether Mr. Oliver has been looking pale lately.
(c) Whether Isa has read a particular book.
(d) Isa's ideas for decorating for the event.

13. What does the cook prepare for the event preparers?
(a) Soup.
(b) Sandwiches.
(c) Biscuits.
(d) Stew.

14. What does Mrs. Swithin forget on her tour of Pointz Hall?
(a) Who the people in the portraits are.
(b) That there is an event being held in the evening.
(c) Her husband's name.
(d) The way to the drawing room.

15. Who laughs at Mrs. Swithin's odd manner?
(a) Mr. Oliver.
(b) Young nobles.
(c) Isa.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William have a strange urge to do?

2. What does Mr. Haines do for a living?

3. What is Mr. Oliver's religious belief?

4. Which of the following is not one of Mrs. Sands' helpers?

5. What is the name of Isa's youngest child?

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