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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. What color dome of light protects Ysbeta in Chapter 13?

2. How many unattached ingenues does Harriet say remain in Chapter 11?

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

4. What color ribbons do the women wear who are on the committee in charge of the basket auction?

5. In Chapter 11, who does Beatrice dance with who is from Valserre?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not historical fiction?

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