View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point in her story does Gemma shudder in Chapter 3?
(a) When she speaks of the terrible storm.
(b) When she speaks of the insect invasion.
(c) When she speaks of the bad smell.
(d) When she speaks of the curse.

2. Who is Dr. Berlin?
(a) A family friend.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) Becca's father.
(d) Gemma's doctor.

3. What does Becca think about Gemma's version of the Briar Rose story?
(a) It is her favorite version of the fairy tale.
(b) It is very fantastical.
(c) There is something odd about it.
(d) She has left out the dark aspects of the story.

4. In Gemma's Briar Rose story, what does the prince do?
(a) He shatters the glass slipper.
(b) He wakes only the princess with his kiss.
(c) He eats a frog.
(d) He marries the princess' stepmother.

5. In Gemma's fairy tale story, what does the queen name the baby?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Briar Rose.
(c) Ella.
(d) Beauty.

6. What is on top of Gemma's box of mementos?
(a) A carving of Jesus on the cross.
(b) A carved rose and briar.
(c) Gemma's signature.
(d) A smiley face.

7. Where did Becca go to college?
(a) Smith College.
(b) Hansen College.
(c) Jones College.
(d) White College.

8. What are the initials found on the ring in Gemma's memento box?
(a) JPM.
(b) JMS.
(c) JMP.
(d) JYP.

9. Why does Becca seek out one of the clerks at the town hall in Chapter 9?
(a) He speaks Polish.
(b) He has worked at the town hall since WWII.
(c) He is a friend of the family.
(d) He came to America as a refugee, much like Gemma did.

10. What do Becca's nieces and nephew ask for in Chapter 4?
(a) A bedtime story.
(b) Presents.
(c) Milk.
(d) A small box of trinkets belonging to Gemma.

11. In the traditional Briar Rose story, what does the prince do?
(a) He turns into a frog.
(b) He saves the princess from her evil stepmother.
(c) He wakes everyone with his kiss with the princess.
(d) He travels the country with a glass slipper.

12. What information does Arnie provide Becca in Chapter 8?
(a) Information about the trust fund in place for WWII refugees.
(b) Information about the Oswego museum.
(c) Information about the National Archives and the War Relocation Authority.
(d) Information about the history of Oswego.

13. What point does Becca specifically remember about Gemma's story in Chapter 6?
(a) That the curse would affect anyone that bore her name.
(b) That the curse would end during the harvest moon.
(c) That the curse is unbreakable.
(d) That the curse will only affect women.

14. How does Gemma begin her story in Chapter 2?
(a) "Did I ever tell you the story..."
(b) "Once upon a time..."
(c) "When I was a little girl..."
(d) "It was a dark and stormy night..."

15. What is Becca's career?
(a) She is a social worker.
(b) She is a graphic designer.
(c) She is a teacher.
(d) She is a writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name Becca has given to her worn out car?

2. During Gemma's wake, what is done to the mirrors in the house?

3. How many granddaughters does Gemma have?

4. How does Gemma describe the bad fairy in Chapter 3?

5. Why has Eve always thought that Gemma took the nickname of Dawna?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 571 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample