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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Celia host at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A weekend party.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A Christmas party.
(d) A wedding reception.

2. What happens to Celia at Cowdray mansion after she screams?
(a) Celia falls asleep.
(b) Celia sobs.
(c) Celia faints.
(d) Celia runs away.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 10 who warns Sir Anthony that he should show support for the King?
(a) John Hoby.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Wat.
(d) Ursula.

4. How does Celia react when she first sees Stephen upon returning to Cowdray?
(a) Celia stares at him.
(b) Celia gives Stephen a hug.
(c) Celia silently leaves the room.
(d) Celia slaps Stephen.

5. How does Leonard Dacre treat Celia?
(a) Kindly.
(b) Roughly.
(c) Respectfully.
(d) Disrespectfully.

6. Which castle does Celia recall visiting with Richard?
(a) Medfield Castle.
(b) Marsdon Castle.
(c) Naworth Castle.
(d) Cowdray Castle.

7. Why can Sir Anthony not provide Julian a place to stay at the castle?
(a) Sir Anthony does not want to anger the King.
(b) Sir Anthony believes a doctors bring bad luck.
(c) There are no more beds available at Cowdray.
(d) Sir Anthony has been told Julian is untrustworthy.

8. Who does Celia see having sex in the stable?
(a) Georgie and Ursula.
(b) Simkin and Wat.
(c) Simkin and Georgie.
(d) Elizabeth Darce and Wat.

9. Where does Nanny Cameron find Richard hiding?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the school room.
(d) In the kitchen.

10. Besides medicine, what is Doctor Julian skilled at?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Military strategy.
(c) Music.
(d) Astronomy.

11. Who barges in on Celia and Richard after the party?
(a) Lily.
(b) Dr. Akananda.
(c) Edna.
(d) Myra.

12. What opinion does Celia have of the Dacres?
(a) They are standoffish, clumsy and shy.
(b) They are intelligent and serious.
(c) They are jovial and friendly.
(d) They are loud rude and dirty.

13. Who does Richard tell Celia he cannot stand?
(a) Harry Jones.
(b) Myra, Duchess of Drewton.
(c) Igor.
(d) Edna Simpson.

14. Where did Celia and Richard meet?
(a) On a cruise.
(b) At a horse race.
(c) In a museum.
(d) At a dinner party.

15. Where do Celia's guests decide to visit at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Bodiam Fortress.
(b) Battle Abbey.
(c) Ightham Mote.
(d) Naworth Castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is required to be hidden from the King's eyes?

2. What does Edna hope will happen as a result of Celia's illness?

3. Why does Edna refuse to leave the Marsdon home?

4. How does Dr. Akananda hear Celia speaking at night?

5. Why does Sir Anthony refuse to leave Cowdray?

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