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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 is the focus of the play?
(a) Great women in history.
(b) A great Greek tragedy.
(c) A family of musical geniuses.
(d) The history of England.

2. What does Miss La Trobe see on the faces of the audience?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Apparent boredom.
(c) Neutral expressions.
(d) Frowning expressions.

3. Who is the first player to appear in the play?
(a) An elderly man.
(b) A young boy.
(c) An elderly woman.
(d) A young girl.

4. What do William and Mrs. Swithin see when they go outside?
(a) Mr. Oliver playing with his dog.
(b) Cars arriving.
(c) A cloud of smoke.
(d) Fireworks.

5. Who is said to have drowned in the lily pond near Pointz Hall?
(a) A prince.
(b) A child.
(c) A noblewoman.
(d) Mr. Oliver's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the romantic comedy, who is the girl in love with?

2. What does William have a strange urge to do?

3. When the pageant starts again after the intermission, what is the name of the young woman who takes to the stage?

4. Where does Miss La Trobe want the pageant to take place?

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

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