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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color tablecloths cover the tables in the asylum dining room?
(a) Cream.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

3. When Dearbhla sees the widow woman who took the girl twin, how long has Papa been gone?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 5 days.

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

5. How many sheriff's deputies did it take to bind and drag Papa to the asylum?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

6. In "Dearbhla, A Return," what is a horse pulling when Dearbhla finds it on her way home?
(a) Carriage.
(b) Pony cart.
(c) Wagon.
(d) Buckboard.

7. How many unmarried nurse attendants stay in the top-floor rooms where ConaLee sleeps in December 1874?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

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

9. 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.

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

11. Where does Mrs. Hexum take Weed after Mrs. Kasinski's accident?
(a) O'Shea's quarters.
(b) Her quarters.
(c) Cellar.
(d) Kitchen.

12. What color are Dr. Story's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Gray.

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

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

15. What does Dearbhla heard as she nears Weston?
(a) Church bells.
(b) Fire bells.
(c) Shouting.
(d) Screaming and yelling.

Short Answer Questions

1. In March, 1874, what does Dearbhla notice that Pap has shot?

2. Where does Weed like to dig when everyone is at chores?

3. How many windows are in the kitchen at the asylum?

4. What is Nurse Blevin's first name?

5. How many uniforms does Mrs. Bowman give ConaLee when it is agreed the girl will serve as Miss Janet's companion?

(see the answer keys)

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