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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 17, what can be seen from the deck of the Shining Hand?

2. What time does Ysbeta want to meet Beatrice in Chapter 17?

3. What does Ianthe pay for Beatrice's basket?

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

5. What is the name of the book that Ysbeta brings when she and Ianthe pick up Beatrice in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What advice does Beatrice give Udo Maasten?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Beatrice summons a lesser spirit. What are the dangers and penalties that Beatrice might experience by summoning a spirit?

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