This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Beginnings: Merrily and the Perambulator and Dr. and Mrs. Maudsley.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The following is said about Vida Winter's appearance:
(a) She wears expensive rings and a jeweled tiara.
(b) She wears sunglasses, white makeup, red lipstick.
(c) She wears expensive, colorful rings but is otherwise clothed in black.
(d) She wears sunglasses, a bright pink scarf and white gloves.

2. Margaret says, "the hours between eight in the evening and one or two in the morning have always been my magic hours." What does she do during these hours?
(a) She finds contentment and pride as she writes her stories.
(b) She reads through numerous books.
(c) She enjoys the company of her friends in small tea shops around London.
(d) She has conversations with her mother and aunt which are always interesting and often humorous.

3. What is the proof Margaret sees to prove she was a twin?
(a) She finds her sister's birth certificate and death certificate.
(b) Margaret's parents finally tell her the truth, and show her legal documents.
(c) She is sent a letter with a picture of her parents with both babies.
(d) She answers the door and sees her twin standing there.

4. What is significant about the name of the author, Vida Winter?
(a) "Vida" comes from the same root word as "vitality," meaning life.
(b) It is the same name as her father's relative.
(c) It is clearly a pen name, and her real name is a mystery.
(d) The former owner of the bookstore was named Jacob Winter.

5. What does Merrily often do while she is hanging clothes or doing housework?
(a) Tells ghost stories that frighten the twins.
(b) Chats with Isabelle Angelfield.
(c) Sets her baby outside in her yard.
(d) Asks the Angelfield twins to babysit.