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

2. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's son?
(a) Gareth.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Geoffrey.
(d) Giles.

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

4. Where is the acting troupe preparing for the pageant?
(a) In the dining hall.
(b) In the bushes.
(c) In the garage.
(d) In the barn.

5. Who does Isa mock lines from the pageant with?
(a) Giles.
(b) Mrs. Swithin.
(c) William.
(d) Mrs. Manresa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss La Trobe see on the faces of the audience?

2. Why does the audience go to the barn?

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

4. Who is especially enlivened by Mrs. Manresa's presence?

5. What does Isa say she has ordered for the coming event?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pointz Hall host every year? Where will the event take place should there be fair or rainy weather?

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

3. What does Isa think about while watching George and company?

4. What is the relationship between Isa and Mr. Haines?

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

6. Who is Eliza Clark, what roles does she play and how does the audience react to her character?

7. As a skeptic and atheist, what does Mr. Oliver think about Mrs. Swithin?

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

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

10. Why is Mrs. Swithin laughed at while helping set up the event?

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