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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 do Harriet and Miss Martin attend the morning after a big storm?
(a) The University Sermon.
(b) A picnic.
(c) The Magdalen Mayday.
(d) The New Library opening ceremony.

2. Whom does Peter believe will be the most likely targets of the culprit's next attack?
(a) Miss Martin, the Warden, and another unnamed person.
(b) Harriet, Peter, and another unnamed person.
(c) Harriet, Miss de Vine, and another unnamed person.
(d) Miss Newland, Harriet, and Miss Martin.

3. After leaving the science lab, what does Peter say to Harriet?
(a) He tells her that Miss de Vine is the culprit.
(b) He tells her he is leaving for Rome.
(c) He warns her that she is in danger.
(d) He asks her to call in a private detective.

4. Who comes upon Pomfret confessing his love to Harriet?
(a) Peter.
(b) The Proctor.
(c) Padgett.
(d) The Dean.

5. Who finishes the sonnet that Harriet began writing?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Miss Martin.
(c) Peter.
(d) Miss Lydgate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Peter ask to try to identify the culprit?

2. Who accuses Harriet of behaving inappropriately with Peter?

3. What does Harriet put on before going to Miss de Vine's room?

4. Who sets up a system of patrols in Chapter 12?

5. Where is Annie found in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What drives Miss Newland to madness?

3. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

4. How do Harriet and Peter spend the afternoon of his first day in Oxford?

5. Why does Harriet go to Miss de Vine's room in Chapter 21?

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

7. Why is Harriet surprised to see Peter in Oxford?

8. What is Miss Edwards's opinion after Harriet tells her about the prank call?

9. What do the women discuss with Peter over coffee?

10. How do Harriet and Peter examine the science lab?

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