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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the librarian warn Roland to do?
(a) Leave all the pieces of paper in the same order.
(b) Not touch, move, or read the papers until they are cataloged.
(c) Only touch the papers with gloves or tweezers.
(d) Not expose the old papers to air.

2. What does Roland think he and Maud will do after they go upstairs?
(a) Have a drink and get to know each other.
(b) Make plans for the next day.
(c) Talk about the letters they've read.
(d) Search through Christabel's room again.

3. Whose diary does Roland read at the Women's Resource Center?
(a) Christabel LaMotte's.
(b) Maud Bailey's.
(c) Sir George Bailey's.
(d) Blanche Glover's.

4. Does Maud like Ash's poems?
(a) Yes, she enjoys his poetry.
(b) No, she hates his poems.
(c) No, but she lies to Roland about it.
(d) Yes, but he won't admit it to Roland.

5. What was the purpose of Ash's trip, which Roland and Maud suspect Christabel accompanied him on?
(a) A time of rest to recover from an illness.
(b) A period of seclusion for writing an epic poem.
(c) A period of separation from his wife after a fight.
(d) A natural history expedition.

6. Where is the poem Swammerdam set?
(a) In Switzerland.
(b) In Belgium.
(c) In Germany.
(d) In Austria.

7. How does Roland begin his investigation of the letters?
(a) By examining Crabb Robinson's diary.
(b) By conferring with Blackadder.
(c) By searching through newspapers from the time.
(d) By examining Ash's known letters.

8. How old is Swammerdam in the poem?
(a) In his teens and anticipating the future.
(b) In his 20s and just beginning his adulthood.
(c) In his 40s and close to his death.
(d) In his 80s but hanging on to life.

9. Why does Maud cover her hair?
(a) Because she doesn't want her hair to tangle.
(b) Because she is embarrassed about her hair.
(c) Because women interpret her long hair as intended to please men.
(d) Because men won't take her seriously with long blond hair.

10. What does Roland accidentally see?
(a) Maud's nightgown.
(b) Maud's diary.
(c) Maud's long hair.
(d) A letter from Maud.

11. What attraction of Roland's apartment is forbidden to him?
(a) A greenhouse.
(b) A sun room.
(c) A garden.
(d) An old library.

12. In what condition is the book Roland is studying?
(a) Poor condition, with many problems.
(b) Perfect condition, like new.
(c) Good condition, with just a few minor problems.
(d) Good condition, except for the last fifty pages.

13. How does Sir George react to the discovery?
(a) He doesn't care about the discovery.
(b) He is worried and nervous.
(c) He is excited and curious.
(d) He is cautious and possessive.

14. What does Maud learn about the pin she is wearing on her turban?
(a) It is likely one of a matching pair.
(b) It is possibly a family heirloom from the 1800s.
(c) It is worthless costume jewelry.
(d) It is a famous jem that was stolen years ago.

15. What interesting references does Roland find in the diary?
(a) References to Christabel disappearing for a short time and to an overheard conversation.
(b) References to Christabel hiding a letter and to a male intruder.
(c) References to Christabel's changing temperament and a secret poem.
(d) References to a mysterious illness of Christabel and a necklace from an unknown source.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the poem Swammerdam set?

2. How does Maud find the box in Christabel's room?

3. What is in the box Maud finds?

4. Whose writings on Christabel does Maud give Roland?

5. What hotel do Maud and Roland go to?

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