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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) Top Hat.
(b) Lincoln hat.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Bowler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What bird sound does Weed make for ConaLee when she finds him in the hedge in December?
(a) Crow.
(b) Robin.
(c) Blue jay.
(d) Sparrow.

9. What is dessert for the first meal ConaLee and her mother have at the asylum with the other ladies?
(a) Sponge cake.
(b) Pound cake.
(c) Lemon bars.
(d) Sugar cookies.

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

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

12. How far of a ride is it from the asylum to the ridge where Dearbhla lives?
(a) 2 1/2 days.
(b) 1 and 1/2 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 2 days.

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

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

15. Where is Hexum's room?
(a) Main floor.
(b) 3rd floor.
(c) 2nd floor.
(d) Basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Weed to deliver the food for meals on the train?

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

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

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

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

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