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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In which language is the note that Harriet found on the hanging figure?
2. What is stuck into the figure that Harriet finds hanging from the ceiling?
3. Who is knocked down and bruised while the lights are out?
4. Who bumps into Harriet and spills her meringues?
5. Whom does Harriet offer to help with proof sheets?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 3, which two subjects had Harriet hoped not to think about at Oxford? Does she?
2. How does Harriet find the disaster in the New Library the night before its opening?
3. What does Harriet learn from Arbuthnot about Peter?
4. Describe Harriet and Peter's relationship from the time of Harriet's return from Europe to her weekend at the Gaudy.
5. In Chapter 1, what are Harriet's emotions as she returns to Shrewsbury College?
6. Does Harriet learn anything about the poltergeist from the night when the fuses were removed?
7. What happens to Jukes in Chapter 9?
8. After the vandalism of the New Library, what do the Warden and Harriet decide about the investigation?
9. In the meeting that takes place during Chapter 5, why is it concluded that the culprit must be a resident at Oxford?
10. What does Harriet find amusing about the invitation to Farringdon's party?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the "marriage question" that Harriet faces? How is it linked to the mystery Harriet solves? Does she answer it by the end of the book?
Essay Topic 2
There is a violent storm in Chapter 13. Explain the symbolism of the storm in regard to the preceding and proceeding events and the faculty members.
Essay Topic 3
Harriet agrees to help with the mystery at Shrewsbury because "there did come moments when all personal feelings had to be set aside in the interests of public service." Explain this statement and answer the following questions. How is this conclusion debated later when Peter has coffee in the Senior Common Room? What is an example of someone besides Harriet who does this?
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