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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following does Beaton test Diana?
(a) A candle.
(b) A fireplace.
(c) A jug of ale.
(d) An oven.

2. By what name does Henry Percy, Lord Northumberland, note he is commonly addressed (19)?
(a) Hank.
(b) Earl.
(c) Harry.
(d) Hal.

3. Which of the following is the first day of the week Diana records in her commonplace book?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

4. Which of the following colors of shoes does Matthew order from Bidwell?
(a) Tawny.
(b) Puce.
(c) Goldenrod.
(d) Maroon.

5. The term “magpie-ing” offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Euphemism.
(b) Oxymoron.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Conceit.

6. In which of the following languages does Philippe quiz Diana?
(a) Catalan.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

7. Which of the following artists painted the painting of the Tudors in the parlor at Woodstock?
(a) Holbein.
(b) Seisenegger.
(c) Grunewald.
(d) Cranach.

8. What gift do Diana and Matthew receive from Mary Sidney and Henry Percy for New Year’s?
(a) A set of coordinating clothing.
(b) A couple’s massage.
(c) A set of matching wine glasses.
(d) A set of matching lockets.

9. Which of the following is the first date Diana records in her commonplace book?
(a) 1 November.
(b) 2 November.
(c) 30 October.
(d) 31 October.

10. The agent at Sotheby’s who confers with Marcus is which of the following?
(a) Phoebe Taylor.
(b) Lana Tucker.
(c) Ysbeau Clairmont.
(d) Sylvia Thorpe.

11. In the novel, the term “warmbloods” refers to which of the following?
(a) Vampires.
(b) Witches.
(c) Humans.
(d) Daemons.

12. Which of the following colors of shoes does Matthew order from Bidwell?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

13. On which of the following saints’ feast days do Diana and Matthew set out for Prague from London?
(a) Brigid.
(b) Edith.
(c) Ursula.
(d) HIldegard von Bingen.

14. Which of the following is the name of one of Matthew’s mastiffs at Woodstock?
(a) Anaximander.
(b) Thales.
(c) Miletus.
(d) Pythagoras.

15. With which of the following symbols does Mary Sidney seal a letter?
(a) An arrowhead.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A sword.
(d) A spear.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following predators does Diana compare Philippe?

2. As which of the following does Diana gloss the phrase “Honor virtutis praemium” (357)?

3. In which classical element is Elizabeth Jackson gifted?

4. Which of the following does Diana encounter while on her way to John Hester’s shop?

5. As which of the following does Diana gloss Pierre’s French comment that “Milord est lui-même” (99)?

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