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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. Where is Cuyler constructing the pyramid?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Tyndall.
(c) Orkney Islands.
(d) Bloomington.

2. What is Daisy's mother's maiden name?
(a) Stone.
(b) Rock.
(c) Gravel.
(d) Granite.

3. Cuyler Goowill travels with whom leading up to this point in chapter five?
(a) Maria.
(b) Magnus.
(c) Barker.
(d) Daisy.

4. What is Cuyler's new wife's name?
(a) Marcia.
(b) Monica.
(c) Melissa.
(d) Maria.

5. What is the supposed point of Daisy's trip?
(a) Her father has kicked her out.
(b) She has a new job.
(c) Sightseeing.
(d) She plans to care for a sick relative.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Daisy been living, since her husband died?

2. What is Mrs. Flett's son's name?

3. What is the name of the town that Daisy's parents live in at the start of the book?

4. At the time that Mrs. Flett died, what was her relationship with her husband?

5. How old is Daisy at the start of chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the focus of chapter five, as far as Daisy is concerned?

2. What do you think the purpose of Magnus Flett's trip to the Orkney Islands was, and did he fulfill that purpose?

3. Do you think that Daisy made the right choice in marrying her second husband, Barker Flett?

4. Describe the opening of chapter three.

5. How do you feel about the layout of the book so far, particularly the large time gaps between chapters?

6. Is Mercy a good wife?

7. How do Daisy's various illnesses influence her?

8. Describe Daisy's change of residence when she turns eleven.

9. Does Cuyler respect his late wife, Mercy?

10. Describe the circumstances surrounding Daisy's birth.

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