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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belbury and St. Anne's-on-the-Hill.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mark feel so awkward at lunch on his first day at Belbury?
(a) He is nervous about not measuring up to the strict standards normal to the N.I.C.E.
(b) He does not like the food being served, but feels that he cannot refuse it.
(c) Lord Feverstone left him alone, and he feels out of place without his host.
(d) He is starting to feel suspicious of the motives behind the N.I.C.E.

2. What does Feverstone say to Mark about Curry and Busby after they leave the dinner party at the College?
(a) He thinks they are N.I.C.E. spies.
(b) He is grateful to have them on his side.
(c) He thinks they are rather stupid.
(d) He is suspicious of their deeper motives.

3. What is Mark's first impression of Miss Hardcastle?
(a) She is incredibly attractive.
(b) She is warm and welcoming.
(c) She is cold and austere.
(d) She is fearsome and powerful.

4. What is the draw for Bracton to sell Bragdon Wood to N.I.C.E.?
(a) They hope to become an academic hub and to provide jobs for people in Edestow.
(b) They want to have closer contact with an agency that they don't trust.
(c) They expect to be highly compensated for the piece of land and will be able to employ more teachers.
(d) This sale will keep the college from going bankrupt.

5. What is the room that was added on to the Belbury estate that now houses the N.I.C.E. headquarters?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A library for file storage.
(c) The official headquarters.
(d) A blood transfusion office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mark admire about Jane the morning after she was so frightened and he ignored her to get some sleep after his dinner party?

2. What does Mr. Dimble ask Jane to do before she tells anyone else about her dream?

3. What does Mark not want as his primary job if he takes a position with the N.I.C.E.?

4. What is Jane doing when Mark comes home from his late meeting?

5. How does Mark see Lord Feverstone when they pass a mirror?

(see the answer key)

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