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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How deep is the cellar of the asylum?
(a) 8 feet.
(b) 6 feet.
(c) 7 1/2 feet.
(d) 5 1/2 feet.

5. 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) 4 times a week.
(c) Two or three times a week.
(d) 1 time a week.

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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) Venison.
(b) Ham.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Roast beef.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Weed like to hide and listen to the women in the kitchen?

2. In her first art class at the asylum, what does ConaLee's mother paint?

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

4. What scent can ConaLee smell when she meets her mother for a carriage ride in December 1874?

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

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