1. 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

2. The letter that Lizzie Rose finds while mending clothes for Mrs. Pinchbeck’s stepson in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 24 is addressed to whom?
(a) Cassandra
(b) Grisini
(c) Dr. Wintermute
(d) Mrs. Pinchbeck

3. 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?
(a) Porcelain
(b) Laminate
(c) Cameo
(d) Filigree

4. What is the title of Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 17?
(a) Of Purse Strings and Puppet Strings
(b) The Egyptian Hall
(c) The Rocking Chair
(d) An Unexpected Discovery

5. Mrs. Pinchbeck tells Lizzie Rose in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 9 that who was suspected once before when a child went missing?
(a) Dr. Wintermute
(b) Grisini
(c) Mr. Pinchbeck
(d) Parsefall

Short Answer Questions

1. Lizzie Rose realizes after talking with Parsefall in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 10 that how many incidents have now occurred in which children went missing and their ward was questioned?

2. What is Grisini’s full name said to be in the Prologue: “Fire”?

3. What year is noted in the opening of Part One: “Fog”?

4. Where had Clara first encountered Grisini’s puppet-stage, according to the narrator in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 1?

5. What item from Grisini’s room has Lizzie Rose already pawned for money in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 20?

(see the answer key)

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