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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lizzie Rose call out to Clara to do on the ice in the end of Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 46?
2. What gemstone is on the necklace that Parsefall takes in order to give it to Lizzie Rose in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 35?
3. What was the last name of Cassandra’s childhood friend Marguerite?
4. What is the title of Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 49?
5. What is the title of Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 41?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Christmas at the Wintermute estate described in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 40?
2. What does Parsefall reveal of Grisini’s whereabouts in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 47? What is Cassandra’s state like when the children encounter her?
3. What does Clara do with the phoenix-stone once she’s stolen it in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 46? Who tries to stop her?
4. What sound awakens Clara in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 31? Where does Clara go to follow the sound?
5. What exchange takes place between Parsefall and Lizzie Rose in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 41?
6. How are Parsefall’s thoughts described in the Epilogue? What is Parsefall looking forward to?
7. Where does Lizzie Rose go on Christmas morning in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 39?
8. How is the arrival of Lizzie Rose and Parsefall at Strachan’s Ghyll described in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 29?
9. What decision does Dr. Wintermute make after meeting with his visitor in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 48? Why?
10. What exchange takes place between Parsefall and Grisini in Part Two: “Ice,” Chapter 33?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the setting of Kensal Green cemetery in London. When was this cemetery established? How large is it? How is the mausoleum where the Wintermute children are entombed described? Why is Dr. Wintermute told to go there in Part One: “Fog”?
Essay Topic 2
Why does Cassandra want Parsefall to remember how cruel Grisini was to him? What did Grisini do to Parsefall? How does Parsefall react to the memory of this cruelty? Is it the reaction Cassandra wanted?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character of Cassandra in the novel. Of what is she dying? Why does she blame her impending death on a stone? What kind of stone is it? Who does Cassandra think can help her prevent her impending death?
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