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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. What has Peter broken when he takes Harriet to dinner after her return from Oxford?

3. Whom does Harriet offer to help with proof sheets?

4. Who asks if there is to be an opening ceremony for the lavatories?

5. Who bumps into Harriet and spills her meringues?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet choose to tell the faculty about the figure hanging in the chapel?

2. Harriet drives to Oxford to attend the opening of the new library and to investigate which incidents?

3. How does Harriet handle the vandalism of the New Library?

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

5. In Chapter 3, which two subjects had Harriet hoped not to think about at Oxford? Does she?

6. Why does Miss Martin, Dean at Shrewsbury College, write a letter to Harriet in Chapter 4?

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

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

9. What is significant about April 1st?

10. Does Harriet learn anything about the poltergeist from the night when the fuses were removed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

By halfway through the book, Harriet knows that Miss Martin, Miss Lydgate, and Miss Edwards are not the culprits. Explain why each of these characters are known to be innocent, and the event that proves this to Harriet.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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