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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. 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) 11 or 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 9 or 10.

2. How long after Dearbhla gives the storekeep drops for his wife, does the storekeep's wife die?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) A week.

3. In December 1874, where does Weed find Hexum when the cooks send him to find her as lady patients queue for breakfast?
(a) O'Shea's rooms.
(b) The dining room.
(c) Her room.
(d) The garden.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Past what constellation does Dearbhla see a shooting star in December 1874?

2. Where is Hexum's room?

3. What bird sound does Weed make for ConaLee when she finds him in the hedge in December?

4. What color are Dr. Story's eyes?

5. How many windows are in the kitchen at the asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the regimen at the asylum?

2. How did O'Shea help Dr. Story when he first arrived at the asylum?

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

4. What instructions does Matron Bowman give ConaLee (Miss Connelly)?

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

6. In March 1874, what work does Papa have ConaLee doing?

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

8. What does Eira Blevins tell ConaLee about Papa?

9. What does Dearbhla remember about when Papa came?

10. How does the fire start at the asylum?

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