1. How many years ago did Grisini take Parsefall from a workhouse, according to the narrator in Part One: “Fog”?
(a) 5 years ago
(b) 2 years ago
(c) 3 years ago
(d) 7 years ago

2. At what time are the guests to arrive for Clara’s birthday party in the beginning of the novel?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 5:00 p.m.
(c) 1:00 p.m.
(d) 4:30 p.m.

3. What year is noted in the opening of Part One: “Fog”?
(a) 1798
(b) 1860
(c) 1901
(d) 1874

4. What traditional, popular English puppet show does the housemaid suggest should be enough for Clara in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 1?
(a) The Royal Marionettes
(b) Punch and Judy
(c) Sir Camelot
(d) Sesame Street

5. Why does Cassandra summon Grisini in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 13?
(a) She hopes that he has the potion that will rid her of the curse of the phoenix-stone
(b) She wants to tell him that his father is actually still alive and living in Italy
(c) She believes he can tell her how to rid herself of the curse of the phoenix-stone
(d) She intends to murder him

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from the Prologue: “Fire” refers to a delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or other metal wires, especially lacy jewelers' work of scrolls and arabesques?

2. What is the name of Clara’s governess in the novel?

3. On what day is Cassandra’s birthday?

4. Where has Dr. Wintermute been told to wait until dark with the ransom money in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 12?

5. What is Parsefall doing when Grisini returns home in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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