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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the only two emotions Isa acknowledges?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Anger and envy.
(c) Happiness and sadness.
(d) Excitement and boredom.

2. What religious figure appears in the pageant?
(a) A priest.
(b) An angel.
(c) A pope.
(d) A rabbi.

3. Where does Mr. Oliver fall asleep?
(a) In his study.
(b) In the dining room.
(c) In the drawing room.
(d) In the library.

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

5. What book does Mr. Oliver use for reference?
(a) A farmer's almanac.
(b) An encyclopedia.
(c) A dictionary.
(d) A bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Mrs. Swithin nailed to the barn?

2. What does Mrs. Manresa wonder once the pageant starts?

3. Who is the first player to appear in the play?

4. What noise announces the beginning of the play?

5. What does the first player who comes out on stage represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Albert play, and why is it not considered a stretch for him?

2. What causes Giles' bad mood when he arrives at Pointz Hall?

3. What do William and Isa share a moment together doing? What thought briefly crosses William's mind while standing with Isa?

4. What thoughts does Isa have about the plot of the pageant?

5. What is the rumor about the lily pond near Pointz Hall? What does Mr. Oliver think of this rumor?

6. What does Giles fume about while the group has tea?

7. Who is the first player who comes on stage in the play?

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

9. Who is Miss La Trobe? How does she carryout her role in the pageant?

10. What do the villagers do when 'Queen Elizabeth' returns to the stage?

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