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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bart's grandmother pokes her head over the wall to remind him to feed his pet, what does she find him over?
(a) Fish pond.
(b) Planks for a dog house.
(c) Clover.
(d) Dead kitten.

2. What is Bart told his "real" father's name is?
(a) Malcolm Foxworth.
(b) Julian Marquet.
(c) Chris Sheffield.
(d) Bartholomew Winslow.

3. Who is Cathy's third husband?
(a) Chris.
(b) Julian.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Paul.

4. What does Bart take from Jory's garden and place into his?
(a) Rock Border.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Cindy's toy truck.
(d) Clovers collar.

5. Who does Bart's grandmother tell Bart to stay away from in My Heart's Desire?
(a) Cathy.
(b) Apple.
(c) Chris.
(d) John Amos.

6. What does Jory overhear his mother calling Chris in the chapter titled Sugar and Spice?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Corey Winslow.
(c) Master manipulator.
(d) Christopher Doll.

7. What does Bart try to train his new pet to be?
(a) Pony.
(b) Snake.
(c) Circus bear.
(d) Rescue dog.

8. Who invites Bart to the mansion first?
(a) Melodie.
(b) Emma.
(c) The rich woman.
(d) John Amos.

9. When the mansion was abandoned what would Bart and Jory try to save by opening the mansion doors?
(a) House plants.
(b) Birds.
(c) Bottle caps.
(d) Mouse babies.

10. In the beginning of the novel, in the attic, Chris assures Cathy that _______ is dead.
(a) The grandmother.
(b) The butler.
(c) Madame Marisha.
(d) Nicole.

11. What dance moves does Cathy do around Chris after he discovers her in the attic?
(a) Pliés.
(b) Fouettes.
(c) Bourrées.
(d) Pirouettes.

12. What gift from his grandmother does Bart find waiting for him in the barn?
(a) Shetland pony.
(b) Miniature poodle.
(c) St. Bernard puppy.
(d) Calico kitten.

13. What does Bart hate visiting when his family vacations in the East?
(a) Graves.
(b) Gas stations.
(c) Disney World.
(d) Gardens.

14. While conversing with Cathy in the attic, what does Chris say "often leads to reality?"
(a) Wishful thinking.
(b) Plotting.
(c) Nightmare.
(d) The subconscious.

15. When remembering her wedding with Paul, what does Cathy say the minister had to urge Chris to do?
(a) Hold Cathy's bouquet.
(b) Hand over the ring.
(c) Pass Cathy her vows.
(d) Assist Paul to the platform.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Jory hear the rich woman cry, when he climbs the oak tree after crying under a statue?

2. What does Chris worry about adopting a child when Cathy reveals that she's already had the papers signed?

3. In the first chapter, what leads Chris and Jory upstairs?

4. Which state does Jory's family visit every year?

5. When the mansion is under renovation, who tells the boys to stay off the wall?

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