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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 give Marion when she is touchy in Chapter 15?

2. What does Beatrice tell Mrs. Lavan that she believes is the foundation of a good marriage?

3. How many gentlemen does Ysbeta think have sent her invitations in Chapter 8?

4. How many grimoires does Miss Tarden have?

5. Where is Beatrice injured in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Beatrice and Harriet's carriage have to wait on the street in Chapter 10, and what does Beatrice notice as they wait?

2. In Chapter 14, what ultimatum does Beatrice's father give her?

3. What painting does Miss Storkley show Ianthe, Ysbeta, and Beatrice and what do they think of the painting?

4. What does Ianthe warn Ysbeta can happen if she fails when she summons a spirit?

5. Why does Mrs.Lavan take Beatrice to the greenhouse?

6. What advice does Beatrice give Udo Maasten?

7. Why does Udo Maasten leave in a hurry to get away from Beatrice?

8. What warning does Ianthe give Beatrice as he takes her home in Chapter 14?

9. What plans does Ysbeta tell Beatrice that Lord Gordon has?

10. What does Ianthe say about attending the punishment of the young woman and her spiritborn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not historical fiction?

Essay Topic 2

Neither Mrs. Lavan or Mr. Clayborn approve of a relationship between Ianthe and Beatrice. Why do Mrs. Lavan and Mr. Clayborn not approve of a relationship between Ianthe and Beatrice? Why do they not think marriage will succeed between them?

Essay Topic 3

Beatrice’s mother shows her the warding collar and makes her try it on. Why does Beatrice’s mother show her the warding collar and make her try it on? What does the warding collar symbolize?

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