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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After ConaLee and her mother's first walk on the asylum grounds with Nurse Blevins and Mrs. Kasinski what does Nurse Blevins think they will ahve for dinner?
(a) Ham.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Venison.
(d) Chicken.

2. What instruments does ConaLee's mother play at the asylum?
(a) Piano and harp.
(b) Violin and piano.
(c) Harpsichord and piano.
(d) Guitar and violin.

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

4. 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) 8.
(c) 15.
(d) 11 or 12.

5. 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.

6. How many windows are in the kitchen at the asylum?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

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

8. In 1874, how long has Dr. Story been at the asylum?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 5 years.

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

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

11. Who did the mirror belong to that ConaLee has in December of 1974?
(a) Her father.
(b) Dearbhla.
(c) A storekeeper.
(d) Her mother.

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

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

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

15. After the carriage ride, where does O'Shea go after leaving Dr. Story's office?
(a) Stables.
(b) His rooms.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Gardens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Eliza when she came upon Dearbhla's son in a spring meadow when her horse went lame?

3. What color is the dress that Mrs. Bowman gives ConaLee as part of her uniform?

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

5. Where does Dearbhla take her roots and medicinals to trade?

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