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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were the twins born?
(a) January 1.
(b) April 1.
(c) March 1.
(d) February 1.

2. What is the name of the Yankee who tries to rape Eliza?
(a) Bart.
(b) Matt.
(c) John.
(d) William.

3. How long was Dearbhla's mother failing before she died?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 13 months.
(d) 6 months.

4. What does O'Shea give ConaLee and her mother to eat when they arrive at the asylum?
(a) Sourdough bread.
(b) Johnnycakes.
(c) Grits and eggs.
(d) Rye bread.

5. What color is the door at the asylum?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What street is the Mansion House Hospital on in Alexandria?

2. In 1864, what does the Sharpshooter call his horse?

3. What is the name of the Alexandria surgeon who tends to the Sharpshooter when he is brought to Alexandria?

4. From what book does ConaLee choose the name Eliza when she comes to the asylum?

5. When Papa leaves ConaLee and her mother, how long does it say it will take for Mama's milk to dry up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the Sharpshooter, Eliza and Dearbhla find refuge, and how long were they safe?

2. What does Papa tell ConaLee to tell her mother about where they are going?

3. Who answers the door when ConaLee knocks at the asylum?

4. What other children does Mama have besides ConaLee, and what happened to them?

5. Who is Weed?

6. How was the Sharpshooter saved after he was burned and hit his head?

7. What does ConaLee see when they arrive at the asylum?

8. What is Dearbhla's background?

9. What was Dearbhla's son's childhood like?

10. What boy does ConaLee notice when the Night Watch takes her and her mother to an alcove?

(see the answer keys)

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