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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 does the Dean call an incredibly beautiful young man?
(a) Peter.
(b) Farringdon.
(c) Pomfret.
(d) Saint-George.

2. Which student does the Dean encourage to stop studying and take a break?
(a) Miss Casttermole.
(b) Miss Newland.
(c) Pomfret.
(d) Saint-George.

3. What does Peter discuss with Miss Hillyard?
(a) Her paper in the Historical Review.
(b) Harriet's newest book.
(c) Her paper in the Scientific Review.
(d) His newest book.

4. What is the second gift that Harriet allows Peter to buy her?
(a) A `dog.
(b) A piano.
(c) A chess set.
(d) A horse.

5. Who finds Harriet after she is attacked?
(a) Saint-George.
(b) Miss Martin.
(c) Miss de Vine.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next morning, whom does Harriet tell about the phone call?

2. How does Harriet react to Pomfret's proposal after he has left her?

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

4. Where does Harriet first call to contact Peter?

5. Who asks where Annie is on the night of the attack?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What drives Miss Newland to madness?

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

4. What do Carrie and Annie notice about the science lab?

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

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

7. How do Peter and Harriet spend their day together after he returns from York?

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

9. Why does Miss de Vine have a heart attack?

10. Why does Peter not tell the Warden the name of his suspect?

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