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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. After the Gaudy Dinner, who invites Harriet for coffee?

2. Why does Mrs. Goodwin not return at the beginning of the summer term?

3. Where does Harriet find a robed figure hanging from the ceiling?

4. Who tells Harriet that she wants to own a motorcycle?

5. How many colleges have been vandalized?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harriet offer to help Miss Lydgate with her proofs?

2. What does Harriet find amusing about the invitation to Farringdon's party?

3. What does Harriet learn from Arbuthnot about Peter?

4. After the vandalism of the New Library, what do the Warden and Harriet decide about the investigation?

5. Why is Saint-George unable to keep his lunch appointment with Harriet?

6. In Chapter 5, what do the Dean and Harriet conclude from the absence of spelling mistakes in the poison pen letters?

7. How does Harriet find the disaster in the New Library the night before its opening?

8. Why does Harriet tell Saint-George about the poltergeist in Chapter 10?

9. What happens to Jukes in Chapter 9?

10. In Chapter 1, what are Harriet's emotions as she returns to Shrewsbury College?

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

During the Gaudy Night, Harriet starts having feelings for Peter. Highlight four important events in their relationship during the book's time period and explain how they contribute to Harriet's accepting Peter's final proposal.

Essay Topic 3

After her accusation, Annie proudly tells the women that she has created division between them. Yet, Peter tells the women that they defeated Annie's purpose by remaining united and keeping the issue confidential. Who do you think is correct, Peter or Annie? Support your answer with three examples from the book.

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