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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. What is the stake per point when Ianthe plays cards in Chapter 6?

2. How long has it been in Chapter 1 since Beatrice has found a new grimoire?

3. Where is Ianthe planning to take Ysbeta to invest in art in Chapter 6?

4. What color are Danton Maisonette's eyes?

5. What are the names of Beatrice and Harriet's horses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Beatrice looking for grimoires?

2. How is Beatrice supposed to act when she is expecting a visitor?

3. Why does Beatrice call a spirit in Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 2, what interaction do Beatrice and Ianthe have at the Assembly Dance?

5. How does Beatrice describe bargaining with a lesser spirit?

6. Who do Beatrice and Harriet meet when they go riding in Chapter 4?

7. What do Beatrice, her mother, and Harriet find on the steps of their home when they get home from the dance in Chapter 2?

8. What happens if Beatrice's father punishes her?

9. What story does Ianthe come up with for Beatrice having a spirit?

10. How does Clara get Beatrice ready for the Assembly Dance in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beatrice’s father has made some poor business decisions. What financial situation is Mr. Clayborn in? What is the only way that he can restore his fortunes? Why is that the only means of regaining financial security?

Essay Topic 2

Beatrice and Ysbeta wish to learn to use high magic. Why do Beatrice and Ysbeta want to learn high magic? What are the risks and sacrifices they will have to make to become sorceresses?

Essay Topic 3

Women are not allowed to learn high magic. Why are women not allowed to learn higher magic? Is it unjust that they are forbidden to learn high magic?

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