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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexandra think of Hawthorne?
(a) It is quite modern and interesting.
(b) It is the most beautiful and impressive estate Alexandra has ever seen.
(c) Is is little more than a small country squire's estate.
(d) It is quite dated and old.

2. How many people attend Jordan and Alexandra's wedding?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Very few.
(c) Only Alexandra, Jordan, the Dowager and Alexandra's mother.
(d) About 75, members of each family and a few close friends.

3. What happens when Jordan goes out to buy cigars?
(a) He gets involved in a dice game.
(b) He is attacked and knocked unconscious.
(c) He meets up with his cousin and best friend.
(d) He cannot find any shops open that late.

4. What does Jordan see coming towards him as he defends himself?
(a) Another wolf.
(b) A couple of woodcutters.
(c) Nothing; he can't see as blood is running in his eyes.
(d) A knight on a horse.

5. What type of man does Alexandra want to marry?
(a) Independent.
(b) Someone she loves.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Handsome.

6. How does Alexandra reply to Jordan telling her not to worry?
(a) She never imagined he would sleep with her.
(b) She thinks they will be safe without his having to stay up by the fire all night.
(c) She hopes the servants will like her.
(d) She is disappointed.

7. What is Alexandra studying when she is distracted?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Penmanship.
(d) Astronomy.

8. What do Alexandra and Jordan do after a time of riding?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Get out of the carriage and let the dog play.
(c) Play chess.
(d) Read to each other.

9. What does Sir Roderick Carstairs think Elizabeth should do concerning Hawthorne?
(a) Start some harmful gossip about the man.
(b) Hire an assassin to deal with the man.
(c) Dishonor him in public.
(d) Pursue him in private.

10. What does Alexandra's mother say when she lashes out at Jordan?
(a) If he were so generous, why did she have to come there.
(b) Money will not help the problem Jordan causes.
(c) They are not greedy people.
(d) She actually very quiet and gracious.

11. What does Alexandra ask about herself?
(a) If she would ever use astronomy.
(b) If she wants to marry her childhood sweetheart.
(c) If she is a caterpillar waiting to become a beautiful butterfly.
(d) If she wants to join a convent.

12. What does Alexandra study very intensely over the next several days?
(a) Nothing; she is still grieving.
(b) Etiquette.
(c) Riding like a lady for the upcoming hunt.
(d) The names and lineages of the peerage.

13. What does Jordan say about himself?
(a) That he is an honorable man.
(b) That he is not interested in extortioners.
(c) That he is still hurting from the day before.
(d) That he is not stingy.

14. What does Alexandra reveal to Jordan that makes him think?
(a) That the brigands have been considerable trouble in this part of the country.
(b) That the king unintentionally encourages the riff raff.
(c) Her wit.
(d) Her intelligence.

15. What does Jordan realize about his mother?
(a) She is starting to look older.
(b) She has a new lover.
(c) She is as beautiful as ever.
(d) She is getting confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the ship the next day?

2. Who does Jordan see coming out of some shrubbery?

3. Who thinks Elizabeth Grangerfield is acting disgracefully?

4. Of what is Jordan tired?

5. What is Alexandra not allowed to do?

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