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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Dr. Story in 1874?
(a) 45.
(b) 44.
(c) 42.
(d) 43.

2. How many times did Dr. Story's uncle, Dr. Thomas Kirkbride Story marry?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. Where is Hexum's room?
(a) 2nd floor.
(b) 3rd floor.
(c) Main floor.
(d) Basement.

4. What type of tree does Weed climb when he sees Miss Janet and O'Shea in the garden?
(a) Elm.
(b) Oak.
(c) Beech.
(d) Maple.

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

6. What color is the dress that Mrs. Bowman gives ConaLee as part of her uniform?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Navy.
(d) Burgundy.

7. What type of plant makes up the hedge that separates the grounds and walking trails for men and women?
(a) Hawthorn.
(b) Holly.
(c) Boxwood.
(d) Privet.

8. In December 1874, where does Dearbhla sit and watch the stars?
(a) Bench.
(b) Rocking chair.
(c) Straight chair.
(d) Porch hammock.

9. How long does it take Weed to deliver the food for meals on the train?
(a) 34 minutes.
(b) 27 minutes.
(c) 29 minutes.
(d) 35 minutes.

10. How many times did Dr. Story meet with Papa before he escaped?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

11. When Papa shoots O'Shea, where does he wound him?
(a) Back.
(b) Shoulder.
(c) Thigh.
(d) Chest.

12. What scent can ConaLee smell when she meets her mother for a carriage ride in December 1874?
(a) Sage.
(b) Roses.
(c) Lilacs.
(d) Evergreens.

13. What color are Dr. Story's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue-gray.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Green.

14. How long is the asylum building?
(a) 1/8 mile.
(b) 1/3 mile.
(c) 1/2 mile.
(d) 1/4 mile.

15. During ConaLee's carriage ride in December 1874, what animals cross the rode as she is riding?
(a) Cows.
(b) Bears.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Deer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dearbhla and Eliza use to make ink for ConaLee's lessons before Papa came?

2. In "Dearbhla, A Return," what is a horse pulling when Dearbhla finds it on her way home?

3. When Dr. Story came to the asylum, how many orphan children was Mrs. Hexum caring for?

4. What color are Dr. Story's eyes?

5. What animals does ConaLee see on her first walk in the orchard with her mother, Nurse Blevins, and Mrs. Kasinski?

(see the answer keys)

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