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. What physical feature on Vida Winter is distinctive?
(a) Her hair is a deep black except for thick streaks of silver and white.
(b) She walks with a pronounced limp; one leg is signicantly shorter than the other.
(c) Her left arm has three burn marks; a cross-like symbol marks her, not unlike a brand.
(d) Her hand is badly scarred from fire; a mark like a Q was also embedded in the scar.

2. When she learns the truth about being a twin, Margaret feels:
(a) Elated. She is happy that she has a sister and is eager to meet her.
(b) Curious. She wants to learn more, and becomes intent on researching missing information.
(c) Angry. She is furious that her parents had not told her the truth previously.
(d) Enlightened. She now understands her lifelong feeling of loneliness.

3. What do the children do that make John-the-Dig and Missus sad?
(a) They cut each other's hair, destroying their beautiful appearance.
(b) They destroy years of work in John-the-Digs's topiary garden.
(c) They bully younger children.
(d) They destroy an entire apple tree right as it bloomed.

4. When Vida Winter cries out a name, Margaret realizes that she and Winter have something in common. What is it?
(a) They are related; both share a common ancestor.
(b) They have both studied spells of "dark arts" from the 13th century.
(c) They both grieve the loss of a twin.
(d) Neither had a happy childhood because of an emotionless mother.

5. In the beginning of the book, who has sent Margaret a surprising letter?
(a) Margaret's twin, separated from Margaret for years.
(b) The manager of Vida Winter's estate.
(c) Vida Winter, an author.
(d) Vida Winter's daughter.