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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 has Sylvia always thought was the origin of Gemma's use of the name Dawn?
(a) She believed it was a reference to the story Briar Rose.
(b) She believed it was her great-grandmother's middle name.
(c) It sounded similar to Gemma's first word, so it became her nickname.
(d) Gemma always believed dawn to be the most beautiful time of day.

2. How long does the curse in Gemma's story put everyone to sleep for?
(a) One year.
(b) Forever.
(c) One thousand years.
(d) One hundred years.

3. What is the name of the newspaper where Becca works?
(a) The Voice.
(b) The Independent.
(c) The NY Herald.
(d) The Advocate.

4. What does Becca note about Gemma's family in Chapter 6?
(a) Gemma's family is very closeknit.
(b) Gemma's family live far away in Europe.
(c) Gemma has left behind a large family.
(d) Gemma has no living family except a daughter and three granddaughters.

5. What does Stan urge Becca to do in regards to Gemma's past in Chapter 8?
(a) Close that chapter of her life.
(b) Really think about whether or not she wants to know the truth.
(c) Talk to her family about taking the next step.
(d) Continue looking for leads.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the family believe the picture of the man found in the box is?

2. Who is Arnie?

3. Who is Howie?

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

5. Who is Dr. Berlin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gemma tell her granddaughters about the baby born to the King and Queen in the story?

2. After Gemma's funeral, what do Becca's parents reveal was found among Gemma's things?

3. As she continues the story in Chapter 6, how long does Gemma say the cursed people in the story slept for?

4. While going through Gemma's box of mementos in Chapter 6, what does Becca realize about them?

5. What do Sylvia and Shana make fun of Becca for in Chapter 2?

6. In Chapter 3, who does Gemma say was not invited to the King's party?

7. What does Sylvia press Gemma for a definition for in Chapter 9?

8. What does Becca's father remind her of when she says she is going to work in Chapter 8?

9. Where are Becca's work offices housed? What were Becca's first 'real' articles at the Advocate about?

10. In Chapter 5, what frightens Becca's friend?

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