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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. How many ingenues' portraits are on display in the chapterhouse in Chapter 1?
2. What are the names of Beatrice and Harriet's horses?
3. How did Beatrice's father lose money for him and their neighbors in Mayhurst?
4. What color neckerchief does Quintanis wear as the head gardener for the Lavan family?
5. What color dress does Ysbeta's portrait in the chapterhouse show her wearing?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the chapterhouse?
2. What noise does Nadi hear when Beatrice's mother and sister come to her during the Assembly Dance in Chapter 2?
3. What happens if Beatrice's father punishes her?
4. Why is Beatrice's father proud of her in Chapter 4?
5. What does Beatrice do to repay Nadi for Ianthe casting her out?
6. How did Beatrice's father lose money for himself and his neighbors?
7. What story does Ianthe come up with for Beatrice having a spirit?
8. Why does Ysbeta come to see Beatrice in Chapter 3?
9. What magic are Llanandari women allowed to use?
10. How does Beatrice persuade Harriet to keep her conversation with Ysbeta a secret?
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
Women have a subservient role in the novel. What role is Beatrice expected to play in society? Why does Beatrice chaff at the role she is expected to play in society? How are women subservient in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in The Midnight Bargain, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?
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