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. 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 both grieve the loss of a twin.
(c) They have both studied spells of "dark arts" from the 13th century.
(d) Neither had a happy childhood because of an emotionless mother.

2. When Winter returns to the telling of her story, she talks of the village men asking for Dr. Maudsley's help with the twins. How does the doctor first attempt to solve the problem?
(a) He visits every day for two weeks and then gives up in failure.
(b) He, according to common practice of the time, uses leeches to try to clean their blood.
(c) He diagnoses insanity and recommends that the twins be sent to an asylum.
(d) He sends his wife to talk to the twin's mother.

3. Where does the first meeting between Margaret Lea and Vida Winter take place?
(a) In the hallway outside Margaret's bedroom, late at night.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) On the moors, outside the house.
(d) In Winter's library.

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

5. What is the first question Margaret asks Vida WInter?
(a) An explanation about the rumor that her house is haunted.
(b) Her real name.
(c) Whether Winter is terminally ill and fears death will end her life soon.
(d) What happened to the (missing) thirteenth story in her first book.