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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 31 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Mrs. Swithin gives into whole-heartedly?
(a) Superstition.
(b) Religion.
(c) Faith.
(d) Science.

2. What does Isa remind herself of when she sees Giles?
(a) That she forgot to prepare Giles' suit.
(b) That Giles dislikes Mrs. Manresa.
(c) That Giles is the father of her children.
(d) That Giles has always been kind to her.

3. How does Isa feel about Mr. Haines?
(a) Isa is annoyed by Mr. Haines.
(b) Isa thinks Mr. Haines is a brute.
(c) Isa is attracted to Mr. Haines.
(d) Isa thinks Mr. Haines is witty.

4. What has Giles read about in the newspaper?
(a) A fire in London.
(b) A famine in Africa.
(c) Civilian casualties in Europe.
(d) The stock market crash.

5. Where does Miss La Trobe want the pageant to take place?
(a) In the grand ballroom.
(b) On the terrace.
(c) At her own house.
(d) At the village center.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is 'the old wall'?

2. What is the name of the Pointz Hall cook?

3. What superstitious notion does Mrs. Swithin wonder about?

4. What word do people use to refer to Miss La Trobe?

5. What does Lucy Swithin like to read about?

(see the answer key)

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