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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 76 - 90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Swithin forget on her tour of Pointz Hall?
(a) Her husband's name.
(b) That there is an event being held in the evening.
(c) Who the people in the portraits are.
(d) The way to the drawing room.

2. What noise announces the beginning of the play?
(a) A bell chime.
(b) A gramophone player.
(c) Clapping from Miss La Trobe.
(d) An actor clearing his throat.

3. When the pageant starts again after the intermission, what does the young woman who takes to the stage personify?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Achievement.
(c) Reason.
(d) Inspiration.

4. Why does the audience go to the barn?
(a) For the next act of the pageant.
(b) For a speech by Mr. Oliver.
(c) For refreshments.
(d) To escape the rain.

5. What does Miss La Trobe lament after the play is stopped?
(a) Being unable to make an announcement to the audience.
(b) Stopping the play at a high point.
(c) Forgetting to turn the stagelights on in time.
(d) Having to cut one of the scenes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Manresa?

2. What do William and Mrs. Swithin see when they go outside?

3. What is 'the old wall'?

4. What does Isa remind herself of when she sees Giles?

5. Who does Eliza Clark play in the pageant?

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