View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Francis describe his father in Chapter 16?
(a) As too fearless.
(b) As too cold.
(c) As too helpless.
(d) As too curious.

2. What is notable about Noemí’s marriage to Francis in Chapter 24?
(a) There is neither a celebration nor a ceremony.
(b) The celebration is held after the ceremony.
(c) The celebration is held at the same time as the ceremony.
(d) The celebration is held before the ceremony.

3. According to Dr. Cummins in Chapter 22, how did his daughter die?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Of cancer.
(c) Gunshot.
(d) In childbirth.

4. According to Virgil in Chapter 15, how did Catalina first see him?
(a) As handsome and mysterious.
(b) As tragic and romantic.
(c) As serene and calm.
(d) As gallant and tender.

5. What does Noemí like about Francis, as she reflects in Chapter 16?
(a) His politeness and chivalry.
(b) His quirks and imperfections.
(c) His graciousness and kindness.
(d) His defects and errors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What erupts from the ceiling as Noemí is bathing in Chapter 17?

2. According to Francis in Chapter 14, High Place was not made for what?

3. Who interrupts Noemí as she is bathing in Chapter 17?

4. What phrase does Noemí explain the origins of in Chapter 16?

5. What lesson does Noemí remind herself to remember at the end of Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Howard extended the longevity of his life, as explained by Francis in Chapter 20?

2. What happens to Catalina at the start of Chapter 13?

3. Why does Catalina ask Noemí to do as Chapter 16 begins? What does Noemí discover?

4. What does Noemí discover as she awakens from her dream in Chapter 17?

5. What does Francis want Noemí to do in Chapter 14? Why does she refuse?

6. Why is Virgil angry with Noemí in Chapter 15?

7. What happens to Noemí while she is bathing in Chapter 17?

8. According to Virgil in Chapter 15, why did he marry Catalina? Why did Catalina marry him?

9. Why is it impossible for Noemí to leave High Place, according to Virgil at the end of Chapter 18? What does he ask her to do?

10. What information does Francis give to Noemí in Chapter 23?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 765 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample