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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. Who is coming to lunch at the Clayborns' in Chapter 12?

2. What type of roast beef does Ysbeta have in her basket?

3. For what birthday did Beatrice get her horse Marian?

4. In Chapter 15, what hour do the chapterhouse bells ring just as Lord Powell kisses Ysbeta's hand?

5. Where does Ysbeta go when Bard Sheldon wants to dance with her at the beginning of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do Harriet and Mrs. Clayborn get Ysbeta away from Bard?

6. What advice does Beatrice give Udo Maasten?

7. What warning does Ianthe give Beatrice as he takes her home in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Beatrice and Ysbeta wish to learn to use high magic. Why do Beatrice and Ysbeta want to learn high magic? What are the risks and sacrifices they will have to make to become sorceresses?

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