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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 does Maud decide to do about her situation?
(a) to ask the local constable for help
(b) to return to Mrs. Sucksby's home on Lant Street
(c) to hire someone to murder Richard
(d) to hitch a ride back to Briar

2. What does Maud steal from her uncle's bedroom while he is asleep?
(a) another picture of her mother
(b) one of his pornographic books
(c) the money laying on his dresser
(d) his razor and watch chain

3. What convinces Maud to continue with their plan about the inheritance and Sue?
(a) Richard's threat of exposure
(b) revenge at Sue for her forward behavior
(c) greed for money
(d) her love for Sue

4. How does Mrs. Sucksby explain Sue's continued absence?
(a) she says Sue had to go care for her cousin
(b) she says Sue comitted suicide
(c) she says that Sue betrayed them and ran away with the money
(d) she says that Sue married Mr. Lilly when he rescued her

5. How does Richard get Maud into the gardens?
(a) by saying it's time for Maud to paint nature
(b) by asking permission of Mr. Lilly
(c) by helping her climb down the trellis
(d) by promising her a kiss

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Maud's diamond brooch?

2. What does Sue have to do before she is released from the asylum?

3. What does Maud think is possible after the money is claimed?

4. Why is Sue returned to the soft room?

5. To whom does Marianne Lilly leave her fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give a brief description of what Mr. Lilly has to say in the letter to Richard and how Maud feels about the letter.

2. What does Maud think about as she readies for her escape from Briar?

3. How does Maud react to being at the house on Lant Street and how does Richard react to Maud's accusations?

4. What story about Maud does Richard and Mrs. Sucksby reveal to Maud?

5. What does Maud do with the razor she stole from her uncle?

6. What happens when Richard, Maud and Sue are out on the grounds and Richard observes Maud watching Sue sleep?

7. Describe Maud and Sue's first interaction.

8. What does Sue say to Maud the first night she is in the bed with Maud and what is Maud's reaction?

9. How does Sue feel about Maud, who was partially responsible for Sue being in the asylum?

10. Briefly describe Sue's experience in the insane asylum.

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