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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 15, what does the Blossom ride raise money for?

2. How many feet long is the Shining Hand?

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

4. What is Elon Poli's occupation?

5. What does Beatrice give Marion when she is touchy in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What advice does Beatrice give Udo Maasten?

4. Why does Udo Maasten leave in a hurry to get away from Beatrice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Lavan asks Beatrice to choose flowers for a flower arrangement. What is Mrs. Lavan’s true motive for taking Beatrice to the greenhouse? What comments does Mrs. Lavan make about flowers? What do flowers symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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