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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What phrase does Noemí explain the origins of in Chapter 16?
(a) Stark raving mad.
(b) Losing one’s marbles.
(c) Bats in the belfry.
(d) Mad as a hatter.

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

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

5. What is the state of Noemí’s rash in Chapter 15?
(a) It has disappeared.
(b) It has worsened.
(c) It has improved.
(d) It has spread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second reason Virgil is displeased with Noemí in Chapter 15?

2. Who taught Francis to speak Spanish, as revealed in Chapter 22?

3. Where does Noemí awaken in Chapter 20?

4. What does Francis want Noemí to do in Chapter 14?

5. What plan does Virgil announce during dinner in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Howard appear in Chapter 19? What is Noemí forced to do?

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

4. What is odd about the marriage, as explained at the start of Chapter 24?

5. Why do Francis and Noemí argue in Chapter 23?

6. What strange dream does Noemí have in Chapter 14?

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

8. What happens when Noemí attempts to escape High Place at the start of Chapter 21?

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

10. Who appears to have written the diary entry Noemí reads in Chapter 16? What does it say, and how does Noemí react to it?

(see the answer keys)

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