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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does one of Grace’s jailers say he hopes the hanging scaffold is high?
(a) No jailer says that to Grace.
(b) So he can get a good look at her ankles.
(c) So she is sure to die when she drops.
(d) Because she’s going to hell and will have farther to fall.

2. In what graveyard that Dr. Jordan visits is Mary Whitney buried?
(a) She is buried in the Parkinson family cemetery.
(b) The Richmond Hill Public Cemetery.
(c) The Adelaide Street Methodist Church Cemetery.
(d) Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery.

3. What happens one night that changes Dr. Jordan and Mrs. Humphreys’s relationship?
(a) Dr. Jordan gets involved with a bar maid.
(b) Her husband returns.
(c) She crawls in his bed one night.
(d) She hires another maid.

4. What does Nancy call McDermott when she tells him to go take care of Kinnear’s horse?
(a) His Royal Highness.
(b) A lazy pig.
(c) A stupid monkey.
(d) Prince of Thieves.

5. Where does Grace find herself after she faints when McDermott points a gun at her?
(a) In Nancy’s room.
(b) On the kitchen floor.
(c) On the ground in front of the house.
(d) In her own bed.

6. What does Kenneth’s law firm tell him about arguing Grace and McDermott’s trial?
(a) Lose as elegantly as possible.
(b) Try to win for the woman, let the man go.
(c) Do not make this a graceless loss.
(d) A win is always possible but not probable.

7. How does Dupont demonstrate the fact that Grace is in a trance?
(a) He very quickly touches her finger with a candle flame.
(b) He has Grace push on the wall until her hands begin to actually sink into the wall.
(c) He has Grace stretch her arm out and tells her it is steel, then leans on it.
(d) He pricks her with a pin.

8. Who helps Grace get away from the implement dealer?
(a) James McDermott.
(b) Jamie Walsh.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) Thomas Kinnear.

9. What does Dr. Jordan’s surgical instructor in school say is necessary for a good surgeon to have?
(a) A very strong ego.
(b) A certain detachment from the patients.
(c) A good bedside manner.
(d) Long, slender fingers.

10. Why does Annie Little pinch Grace at breakfast?
(a) She likes her.
(b) Grace pinched her first.
(c) She is trying to make Grace scream and get in trouble.
(d) She does not pinch Grace.

11. What does Dr. Jordan thank his mother for when he attempts to write her?
(a) An embroidered watch-case.
(b) Being patient about Dr. Jordan not writing.
(c) Letting him know about the new inventions in America.
(d) For worrying about his health.

12. Why is Mrs. Humphreys crying when Dr. Jordan returns from Grace’s hypnotism?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) Her husband is returning.
(c) Her husband has been killed.
(d) The bank is foreclosing on her house.

13. What does McDermott say should be done to Kinnear and Nancy when McDermott is drunk?
(a) Someone should poison their food.
(b) They should have their gold stolen.
(c) The house should be burned down around them.
(d) They should be knocked over the head and thrown in the cellar.

14. What does Grace do when McDermott begins to rape her on the road to Toronto?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Bites his ear.
(c) Kicks him in the groin.
(d) Pulls his gun on him.

15. What does Nancy tell Grace to do for dinner that Grace does not want to do?
(a) Pluck the feathers from a pheasant.
(b) Cook collard greens.
(c) Kill a chicken.
(d) Clean some fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what kind of jokes in Canada does Dr. Jordan say an American must smile?

2. What does McDermott tell Grace when he is standing in her room after the murders?

3. What kind of drink does Dr. Jordan keep in the armoire in his room?

4. What is the name of Grace’s lawyer?

5. With whom is Dr. Dupont staying near the prison?

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