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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. Whom is Arthur Robinson connected to?
(a) The Warden.
(b) Miss de Vine.
(c) The Dean.
(d) Padgett.

2. What does Harriet find smashed in her room?
(a) Her piano.
(b) Her chess set.
(c) Her lamp.
(d) Miss Lydgate's manuscript.

3. Who awakens Harriet Sunday night?
(a) Peter.
(b) Miss Hillyard.
(c) Carrie and Annie.
(d) Miss Martin.

4. What does Harriet see on Miss Hillyard's carpet and slippers?
(a) Slivers of ivory.
(b) Paint.
(c) Slivers of glass.
(d) Cut-out letters.

5. When Harriet returns to the college, who is crying because of Miss Newland's disappearance?
(a) Miss Shaw.
(b) Miss Edwards.
(c) Miss Martin.
(d) Pomfret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Annie found in Chapter 21?

2. Who finishes the sonnet that Harriet began writing?

3. Whom does Harriet meet as she is entering Shrewsbury on the night of the prank call?

4. What does Peter say is the only gift that Harriet's allowed him to buy for her?

5. Who finds Harriet after she is attacked?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

2. Why does Harriet not return to Shrewsbury as soon as the Warden's maid calls her?

3. Why does Harriet accuse Miss Hillyard of smashing her chess set?

4. How does Harriet respond to Pomfret's avowal of devotion?

5. What causes Peter and Harriet to disagree in Chapter 18?

6. How does Peter suggest that Harriet alter her novel?

7. What causes the Warden to agree to seek professional help in solving the mystery?

8. What does Peter tell Harriet that he values about her, and why does this surprise her?

9. Why is Harriet suspicious of Miss Hillyard at the end of Chapter 18?

10. What is the result of the search party for Miss Newland?

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