This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Beginnings: Dickens's Study, The Almanacs, In the Archives of the Banbury Herald, Ruins, The Friendly Giant, and Graves,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In literature, what are examples of the "Rule of Three" which Vida Winter cites?
(a) Three sides of a golden triangle, three crowns on three kings.
(b) Three drunken sailors, three Christmas hens.
(c) Fisherman's three wishes, three Billy Goats Gruff.
(d) Three of the trinity, three of Satan.

2. Margaret says of herself, "gradually, my reading became less random." What becomes the primary interest, or focus, of her reading?
(a) Historical fiction, especially from the thirteen century.
(b) The lives and memoirs of obscure writers.
(c) Families torn apart by war and violence.
(d) Legends and superstitions centered on the number thirteen.

3. 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 reads through numerous books.
(b) She enjoys the company of her friends in small tea shops around London.
(c) She finds contentment and pride as she writes her stories.
(d) She has conversations with her mother and aunt which are always interesting and often humorous.

4. 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 sends his wife to talk to the twin's mother.
(c) He diagnoses insanity and recommends that the twins be sent to an asylum.
(d) He, according to common practice of the time, uses leeches to try to clean their blood.

5. Charlie, Isabelle's brother, is:
(a) Older than Isabelle, by nine years.
(b) Her twin.
(c) Older than Isabelle, by only two years.
(d) Actually a step brother, and is older by twelve years.