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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 is the duck in Beatrice's basket prepared?

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

3. At the end of Chapter 11, when does Ysbeta say they will come and get Beatrice the next day?

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

5. How long were Ianthe and Bard in the same chapterhouse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Mrs. Lavan look like and what is she doing when Beatrice is introduced to her?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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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