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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) 42.
(b) 45.
(c) 43.
(d) 44.

2. After the carriage ride in December 1874, where does ConaLee's mother want to go?
(a) Kitchen.
(b) Garden.
(c) Dr. Story's office.
(d) Her room.

3. How old were Dearbhla's son and Eliza when they all first came to the ridges?
(a) 23 and 18.
(b) 24 and 19.
(c) 22 and 17.
(d) 21 and 16.

4. What do some ladies from town sell on the Sundays when the town visits the asylum?
(a) Lemonade and pies.
(b) Sweet tea and pies.
(c) Sweet tea and cookies.
(d) Lemonade and cookies.

5. In 1874, how long has Dr. Story's mother been deceased?
(a) A decade.
(b) A dozen years.
(c) 14 years.
(d) 5 years.

6. Where does Weed like to hide and listen to the women in the kitchen?
(a) Under a table.
(b) Pots.
(c) Pantry.
(d) Behind a cabinet.

7. What constellation does Dearbhla observe in December 1874?
(a) Ursa Minor.
(b) Ursa Major.
(c) Pleiades.
(d) Orion.

8. In 1874, how long has the war been over?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 10 years.

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

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

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

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

13. How many acres are the grounds of the asylum?
(a) Nearly 10.
(b) 18.
(c) About 15.
(d) 9.

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

15. In December 1874, the day after the carriage ride, when does Miss Janet ask to meet with Dr. Story?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) After lunch.
(c) Before breakfast.
(d) Mid-morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. In December 1874, how many men are running a footrace across the lowest slope of the Great Lawn when ConaLee and her mother return from a walk?

2. In 1874, how long has Dr. Kirkbridge been married to his wife?

3. Where does Mrs. Hexum take Weed after Mrs. Kasinski's accident?

4. What orchard does ConaLee notice on her first walk with her mother, Nurse Blevins, and Mrs. Kasinski?

5. At the time ConaLee and her mother arrive at the asylum, how long have Dr. Story and Mrs. Bowman been there?

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