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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 the two of hearts signify in fortune telling?
(a) a future trip
(b) imminent death
(c) a happy fortune
(d) a love relationship

2. What does Maud refuse to do for Sue?
(a) teach her to read and write
(b) have meals with Sue
(c) show her where her room is
(d) button up Sue's dress in the mornings

3. What card falls out when Sue is telling Maud her fortune?
(a) queen of hearts
(b) ace of spades
(c) two of hearts
(d) jack of clubs

4. What does Richard say in his letter to Maud from London?
(a) that he has changed his mind
(b) that he has fallen in love and married another woman
(c) that he is being held in jail for theft
(d) that he is impatient to get on with their plans

5. Who cuts open Maud's bag to examine the contents?
(a) John Vroom
(b) Mrs. Sucksby
(c) Mr. Hawrly
(d) Richard

Short Answer Questions

1. Maud thinks in the boat: "We glide, softly," she says, "in silence, into our ________.

2. When does Maud clearly remember the trip?

3. What does Sue think Maud's uncle is doing?

4. Who takes responsibility for the murder?

5. How does Maud get Sue to make love to Maud?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What changes Maud during the night after the outing and what does Maud do about it?

3. What happens when Maud finally escapes?

4. What are the key developments in this chapter?

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

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

7. What does Sue learn when she observes Lant house from across the street and how does she react to this information?

8. What does Maud give to Sue and what does that foreshadow?

9. Describe Maud and Richard's wedding night.

10. Why is it ironic that Maud eats and drinks at Mrs. Sucksby's house?

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