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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Papa wear on his head when he brusts back inside the asylum after his escape?
(a) Lincoln hat.
(b) Bowler.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Top Hat.

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

3. 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?
(a) 11 or 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 9 or 10.

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

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

6. How far does Dr. Story want ConaLee's mother to walk daily?
(a) 2 to 4 miles.
(b) 1 or 2 miles.
(c) 2 or 3 miles.
(d) 3 to 5 miles.

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

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

9. In March, 1874, what does Dearbhla notice that Pap has shot?
(a) Squirrels.
(b) Geese.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Rabbits.

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

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

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

13. How many uniforms does Mrs. Bowman give ConaLee when it is agreed the girl will serve as Miss Janet's companion?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

15. How long after Dearbhla gives the storekeep drops for his wife, does the storekeep's wife die?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 5 days.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time do ConaLee and the other unmarried nurse attendants have to turn down the gas wall sconces in their rooms?

2. What color is the uniform of the young attendant who comes to open the door for ConaLee and her mother at the asylum?

3. In 1874, how long has Dr. Story been at the asylum?

4. During ConaLee's carriage ride in December 1874, what animals cross the rode as she is riding?

5. How many unmarried nurse attendants stay in the top-floor rooms where ConaLee sleeps in December 1874?

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