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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says that she, too, must have her ghosts?
(a) Mrs. Swithin.
(b) Isa.
(c) Mrs. Manresa.
(d) Mrs. Sands.

2. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's dog?
(a) Pashang.
(b) Jamshid.
(c) Rostam.
(d) Sohrab.

3. What is the name of Isa's youngest child?
(a) Shan.
(b) Addie.
(c) Posy.
(d) Caro.

4. What superstitious notion does Mrs. Swithin wonder about?
(a) Knocking on wood.
(b) Saying 'rabbits' on the first day of the month.
(c) Lucky horseshoes.
(d) Throwing salt over your shoulder.

5. What is 'the old wall'?
(a) A never-completed renovation to Pointz Hall.
(b) The oldest part of the Pointz Hall house.
(c) Giles' nickname for his aunt.
(d) A portion of Hadrian's Wall that crosses the property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have Mr. Haines, his wife, and Mr. Oliver gathered to discuss at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Lucy imagine as she looks out the window?

3. What season is it at the beginning of the novel?

4. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's country home?

5. Who does Mr. Oliver say "must have their ghosts"?

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