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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. In Chapter 8, what is Mrs. Lavan doing when Beatrice meets her?

2. In Chapter 8, with whom are Ianthe and his family having dinner?

3. In Chapter 12, what wallpaper is in Beatrice's mother's sitting room?

4. What does Mr. Clayborn do with the book he finds in the attic with Beatrice's candles and chalkstones?

5. In Chapter 12, how does Beatrice's mother feel for her husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Beatrice's mother show her in Chapter 12 and why?

5. What does Beatrice demand from Danton in Chapter 16?

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

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

8. What compromise does Ysbeta suggest that Beatrice make in Chapter 15?

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

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

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

Danton speaks to Beatrice privately at the Blossom Ride. Why does Danton speak to Beatrice privately? What does he want from her? How is he willing to use blackmail to get what he wants?

Essay Topic 3

Ianthe proposes to Beatrice on board the Shining Hand. How does Beatrice respond to Ianthe’s proposal? What does her response have to do with being her own person?

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