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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: “Fog,” Chapters 7-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is described as having a hideous face and hangs from a cord above Cassandra’s bed in the Prologue: “Fire”?
(a) A silver dragon
(b) A ruby cat
(c) A gold donkey
(d) A brass monkey

2. What kind of gemstone is the phoenix-stone said to be in the Prologue: “Fire”?
(a) A diamond
(b) A ruby
(c) A fire opal
(d) A sapphire

3. What ailment did Clara’s siblings die from?
(a) Epilepsy
(b) Tuberculosis
(c) Cholera
(d) Pneumonia

4. What ailment does Mrs. Pinchbeck appear to suffer from in the novel?
(a) Cocaine addiction
(b) Epilepsy
(c) Alcoholism
(d) Opium addiction

5. When Cassandra looks into her mirror in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 7, she sees the faces of how many women?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 2

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cassandra summon Grisini in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 13?

3. What is the title of Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 17?

4. 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?

5. What word from Part One: “Fog” refers to a cotton fabric made in various degrees of fineness and often printed, woven, or embroidered in patterns?

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