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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 does Beatrice tell her family that she and Ysbeta will do when Beatrice goes to see Ysbeta?

2. How old are the boys who learn at the chapterhouse?

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

4. Where is Robicheauz Automations putting on a display of the latest inventions?

5. In Chapter 2, what does Harriet tell Beatrice is in the elderflower punch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Beatrice looking for grimoires?

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

6. What noise does Nadi hear when Beatrice's mother and sister come to her during the Assembly Dance in Chapter 2?

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

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

9. What is the chapterhouse?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of the novel and why is that incident the climax?

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

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?

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