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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 61 - 75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Swithin say the birds come from?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Russia.
(c) Africa.
(d) America.

2. What has Mrs. Swithin nailed to the barn?
(a) A lantern holder.
(b) A curtain.
(c) A placard.
(d) A flag pole.

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

4. What does the cook prepare for the event preparers?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Stew.
(c) Soup.
(d) Biscuits.

5. What role does Albert play?
(a) A knight.
(b) A slave.
(c) The village idiot.
(d) A guardsman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who laughs at Mrs. Swithin's odd manner?

2. What noise announces the beginning of the play?

3. What music plays after the young girl makes her announcement?

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

5. Who is said to have drowned in the lily pond near Pointz Hall?

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