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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 feet long is the Shining Hand?

2. Where is Beatrice injured in Chapter 15?

3. How many years have warding collars kept women's bodies safe for children?

4. How long is the bargaining season?

5. How many dances does Beatrice miss because she is late to the party in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 10, why is Beatrice shocked when Mr. Harlow asks her to dance?

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

3. What problems does Ysbeta have when she summons a spirit in Chapter 13?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Danton Maisonette do to Beatrice and what does she do in return?

5. How do Harriet and Mrs. Clayborn get Ysbeta away from Bard?

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

7. At the end of Chapter 17, what does Ianthe say and do as he and Beatrice watch the fireworks?

8. How does Dr. Kirford fix Beatrice's knee after her accident?

9. In Chapter 13, what statue does Beatrice notice at Ysbeta's home?

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

Beatrice and Ysbeta are seeking freedom. What freedom are Beatrice and Ysbeta seeking? How do they gain the freedom they want?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery uses the five senses to help readers imagine concepts. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world in the novel?

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