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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lola declare Robbie to be after Briony reveals the contents of the letter Robbie wrote for Cecilia?
(a) Lover
(b) Psychopath
(c) Insane criminal
(d) Maniac

2. What are moths actually looking for, instead of the light, according to Emily's recollection of her education?
(a) The darkest place
(b) The lights
(c) The best food source
(d) Other moths

3. Emily believes ______ will leave, just as _______ did. This causes Emily to feel self-pity for these lost people in her life.
(a) Briony, Cecilia
(b) Briony, Leon
(c) Lola, Cecilia
(d) Cecilia, Hermione

4. The first line of Briony's story used to be: "there was an/a __________ who _________."
(a) Lady, swallowed a fly
(b) Girl, lived by herself
(c) Woman, jumped into the fountain
(d) Man, wanted to kiss a girl

5. Who casts themselves as the protector of Cecilia as they see Cecilia going into the library with Robbie?
(a) Leon
(b) Emily
(c) Briony
(d) Lola

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the color of the dress Cecilia finally chooses to wear to dinner?

2. Who is the 'tiresome little prima donna?"

3. Who treats the inspectors in a condescending manner?

4. Why are maniacs so dangerous, at least in Lola's eyes, as she is talking to Briony?

5. Who is the woman that strikes fear into the hearts of all the probationary nurses and staff?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Briony escape Cecelia's questioning?

2. What is hanging high up in a tree above the three stragglers from the retreating British army?

3. Who approaches Cecilia as she is changing for dinner?

4. What is the explanation for the disembodied human leg that Briony thinks she sees?

5. What has been haunting Emily lately?

6. How does Briony reveal her true self within this section?

7. What does Briony think Cecilia is telling Leon when Briony sees them walking together a distance away?

8. What is Cecilia doing in response to the attack?

9. What does Emily think her husband will do soon?

10. What has happened to Lola, according to Briony?

(see the answer keys)

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