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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 does Mrs. Manresa bring with her to Pointz Hall?
(a) William Harrowsmith.
(b) William Butler.
(c) William Wycliffe.
(d) William Dodge.

2. What have Mr. Haines, his wife, and Mr. Oliver gathered to discuss at the beginning of the book?
(a) A cesspool.
(b) A barn.
(c) A road.
(d) A well.

3. How is Mrs. Manresa described?
(a) As an overdressed windbag.
(b) As a forgetful nuisance.
(c) As a timid and polite lady.
(d) As an old dear.

4. Where will the event be held if the weather is rainy?
(a) At the town hall.
(b) In the grand dining room.
(c) In the ballroom.
(d) In the barn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss La Trobe regard the pageant?

2. What is the name of Isa's youngest child?

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

4. Who is Miss La Trobe?

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

(see the answer key)

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