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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 wagered that she can win Ianthe's attention before Danielle can?

2. Where is Harriet having tea in Chapter 12?

3. What do the hidden network of women practiioners signal one another with?

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

5. What is the house number of the townhouse the Clayborns rent for the bargaining season?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plans does Ysbeta tell Beatrice that Lord Gordon has?

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

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

4. In Chapter 15, what does Danton Maisonette do to Beatrice and what does she do in return?

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

6. What advice does Beatrice give Udo Maasten?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of the novel and why is that incident the climax?

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

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?

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