This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Middles: Everybody Has a Story, December Days, Sisters, A Diary and a Train, Demolishing the Past, and Hester's Diary II,.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Aurelius like to come to Angelfield?
(a) He fell in love there once, and hopes now to fall in love with Margaret.
(b) He is doing research about castles in England.
(c) He has no proof, but he is certain he was born at Angelfield.
(d) He loves historical buildings and does not want to see it destroyed for a new building.

3. After meeting Emmeline and confronting Vida WInter about her sister, what does Margaret learn about Emmeline?
(a) Emmeline is mostly deaf and partly blind.
(b) Emmeline has been mentally ill, but she is getting better.
(c) Emmeline has not spoken in eighteen years.
(d) Emmeline is dying.

4. On what day does Margaret plan to leave Vida Winter's house?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) On New Year's Day.
(c) On her birthday, December 19.
(d) A week before Christmas.

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