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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. Whom do the Fellows and Tutors originally suspect as the culprit of the letters and vandalism?

2. Where had the gowns been burnt?

3. How does Harriet arrive at Oxford in Chapter 1?

4. How many colleges have been vandalized?

5. In which language is the note that Harriet found on the hanging figure?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the meeting that takes place during Chapter 5, why is it concluded that the culprit must be a resident at Oxford?

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

3. In Chapter 2, what does Harriet talk about while having coffee with the Dean and her other classmates?

4. How have Harriet's classmates changed from when they graduated to when she saw them again at the unveiling of the clock?

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

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

7. What happens to Jukes in Chapter 9?

8. What is significant about April 1st?

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

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

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

Lord Saint-George proves more than an amusing character. Discuss his role in both the relationship between Harriet and Peter and the solving of the mystery.

Essay Topic 3

Both Pomfret and Peter propose to Harriet. Compare these two men in regard to the following areas: their personalities, their ages, their interactions with Harriet, and the success of their proposals.

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