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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Dearbhla and Eliza use to make ink for ConaLee's lessons before Papa came?
(a) Blackberries.
(b) Chokeberries.
(c) Blueberries.
(d) Elderberries.

2. In 1874, how long has Dr. Kirkbridge been married to his wife?
(a) 18 years.
(b) 24 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 10 years.

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

4. In December of 1874, how often is ConaLee's mother dining at family table in Dr. Story's apartments?
(a) Once or twice a week.
(b) Two or three times a week.
(c) 4 times a week.
(d) 1 time a week.

5. What is Nurse Blevin's first name?
(a) Eira.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Bronwen.

6. 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) 9 or 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 11 or 12.
(d) 8.

7. What are molded along the frame of the mirror in the room ConaLee shares with her mother at the asylum?
(a) Daffodils.
(b) Lilacs.
(c) Lilies.
(d) Roses.

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

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

10. What type of snakeskins did Papa tack up on the chicken coop?
(a) Rattlesnake.
(b) Kingsnake.
(c) Watersnake.
(d) Copperheads.

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

12. What color is the uniform of the young attendant who comes to open the door for ConaLee and her mother at the asylum?
(a) White and gray.
(b) Black.
(c) Gray.
(d) White and black.

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

14. When Dr. Story came to the asylum, how many orphan children was Mrs. Hexum caring for?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When ConaLee meets Mrs. Kasinski, what scent does the woman wear?

2. When Dearbhla sees the widow woman who took the girl twin, how long has Papa been gone?

3. In December 1874, where does Dearbhla sit and watch the stars?

4. What type of accent does the man have who calls himself Papa?

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

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