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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 12, how does Beatrice's mother feel for her husband?

2. In Chapter 10, what hold up the carved face of the manor fronting the peaked roof?

3. How many gentlemen does Ysbeta think have sent her invitations in Chapter 8?

4. What color punch is served in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 15, what is the name of the groom who tends Beatrice's horse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What advice does Beatrice give Udo Maasten?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Ianthe proposes to Beatrice on board the Shining Hand. How does Beatrice respond to Ianthe’s proposal? What does her response have to do with being her own person?

Essay Topic 3

Danton speaks to Beatrice privately at the Blossom Ride. Why does Danton speak to Beatrice privately? What does he want from her? How is he willing to use blackmail to get what he wants?

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