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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1874, how long has Dearbhla lived in the high ridges?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 17 years.

2. Where does Dearbhla take her roots and medicinals to trade?
(a) Grocer.
(b) Dry goods emporium.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Doctor.

3. What bird does ConaLee see after her father plays the harmonica and then leaves her to drive the wagon?
(a) Owl.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Blue jay.
(d) Eagle.

4. How tall does Papa tell ConaLee the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is?
(a) 150 feet.
(b) 300 feet.
(c) 250 feet.
(d) 200 feet.

5. At the time ConaLee and her mother arrive at the asylum, how long have Dr. Story and Mrs. Bowman been there?
(a) More than 2 years.
(b) About 3 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did O'Shea enlist in the military?

2. How old is Chap in 1883?

3. What do some ladies from town sell on the Sundays when the town visits the asylum?

4. What are molded along the frame of the mirror in the room ConaLee shares with her mother at the asylum?

5. When did Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride write about the tragedy that insanity required patients to leave their families?

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