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

2. What color horses do Ianthe and the men with him ride in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 1, what season is it?

4. What is Harriet eating at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 1, how long has Beatrice Clayborn been in Bendleton?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Beatrice's father lose money for himself and his neighbors?

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

5. What bargain does Beatrice strike with Nadi in Chapter 7?

6. What does Beatrice do to repay Nadi for Ianthe casting her out?

7. Why is Beatrice's father proud of her in Chapter 4?

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

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

10. What news of a commotion does Ianthe bring in Meryton in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

When women marry, they start wearing a warding collar. Why do women start wearing a warding collar when they marry? How does the collar keep a woman’s unborn child safe? Why is it important to prevent spiritborn children?

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