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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine suggest the King do about the Jabberwock when Cheshire first tells her about it?
(a) Fight the beast and drive it from the kingdom.
(b) Ignore it and hope it goes away.
(c) Send a knight after the beast.
(d) Send the Joker to trick it into leaving the kingdom.

2. What event does Jest invite Catherine to when he comes to her window?
(a) A masquerade party.
(b) A tea party.
(c) A talent show.
(d) A jokers competition.

3. What spice does the Duke's cook use too much of in her cooking?
(a) Basil.
(b) Garlic.
(c) Oregano.
(d) Pepper.

4. Why does the Duke hesitate to lease the shop to Catherine?
(a) He does not think Catherine will be able to pay the rent.
(b) He worries that the Marquess will not approve.
(c) He does not think women should own businesses.
(d) He does not like Catherine.

5. Who tells Catherine that there will be a baking contest at the Turtle Days Festival?
(a) The Marchioness.
(b) Mary Ann.
(c) Jest.
(d) Cheshire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Jabberwock poke through the window of Hatta's shop?

2. Where does Cheshire say he heard the Joker came from?

3. How does Cheshire know the courtiers who were attacked by the Jabberwock are dead?

4. What gift does Catherine bring the Duke when she visits him?

5. What question is Mr. Caterpillar fond of asking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does the Duke give Catherine for his housekeeper seeming shaken by her visit?

2. Why does Catherine think that the riddle Hatta tells her about a heart is inaccurate?

3. Why is Catherine baking lemon tarts at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Catherine do with all of the gifts the King sends her while he is courting her?

5. Why is Catherine flustered at the King's tea party by the King asking her if she likes Jest?

6. Why does Jest decline to tell Catherine where Hatta and Haigha are from?

7. What irritates Catherine about Margaret Mearle?

8. How does Hatta feel about Jest trying to keep Catherine from performing at his tea party?

9. After the King asks permission to court Catherine, how does Catherine know that Jest is waiting outside her window?

10. Why does the White Rabbit tell Catherine that she is "very noticeable" when she arrives for the King's ball?

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