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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 12, where has Mr. Kalman Lavan invited the Clayborns to a feast?

2. Where does Beatrice think they can find the hazelnut ladies in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 17, what can be seen from the deck of the Shining Hand?

4. How much does Bard pay for Ysbeta's basket?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the book Ysbet has in Chapter 13 reveal to Beatrice?

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

4. What is Beatrice's cabin like on the Shining Hand?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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