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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 is described as a prison for Giles and Isa?
(a) The need to keep up appearances.
(b) Their lies.
(c) Their marriage.
(d) The silence of the group.

2. What kind of dog does Mr. Oliver have?
(a) An Afghan.
(b) A Beagle.
(c) A Labrador.
(d) A Greyhound.

3. What does the servant named Candish prepare for the event?
(a) The silverware.
(b) The lanterns.
(c) Banners.
(d) Bouquets.

4. Which of the following is not one of Mrs. Sands' helpers?
(a) Caleb.
(b) Lois.
(c) David.
(d) Irene.

5. Which of the following is a problem William is facing?
(a) A loveless marriage.
(b) A gambling problem.
(c) A serious illness.
(d) Bankruptcy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the event be held if the weather is rainy?

2. What is NOT mentioned in the long and confusing passage that is recited in the play?

3. What do Mrs. Swithin and Mr. Oliver wonder about in regards to the event?

4. During the tour of Pointz Hall, what does Mrs. Swithin point out in a bedroom?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Mrs. Swithin to wonder about a superstitious notion?

2. What troubles does William have?

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

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

5. How is Mrs. Manresa described?

6. What does Miss La Trobe lament as the audience leaves for the intermission?

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

8. Why does Mr. Oliver express disappointment in his grandson?

9. What does Mrs. Swithin talk about in the barn?

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

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