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

2. When Dearbhla sees the widow woman who took the girl twin, how long has Papa been gone?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 5 days.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Dr. Story in 1874?

2. What color tablecloths cover the tables in the asylum dining room?

3. In December 1874, where does Weed find Hexum when the cooks send him to find her as lady patients queue for breakfast?

4. When Dr. Story came to the asylum, how many orphan children was Mrs. Hexum caring for?

5. Where does Weed like to dig when everyone is at chores?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dearbhla notice as she watches Papa from the footpath from her cabin in March 1874?

2. How is food brought to the dining rooms of the asylum?

3. What does ConaLee notice happening in the garden when she goes to her mother's room after the carriage ride?

4. How does the fire start at the asylum?

5. From where does Weed like to observe comings and goings at the asylum, and how does he get there?

6. How is ConaLee's mother doing by December 1874?

7. What happens during the carriage ride ConaLee takes with her mother and Dr. Story?

8. What does Dearbhla give the storekeeper at the dry goods emporium after she witnesses a fracas he has with his wife?

9. Under what conditions is ConaLee allowed to stay with her mother at the asylum?

10. What does Dearbhla remember about when Papa came?

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