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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jane learn about the man from her recurring dream when she goes to St. Anne's and tells them of her dream?
(a) He is collecting information about her.
(b) He is her father.
(c) He is searching for her to kill her.
(d) He is symbolic of her husband.

2. Who were the first people to the scene of Mr. Hingest's death?
(a) The Dimbles.
(b) Mr. Wither and Mr. Frost.
(c) The police did not find him until late the next morning.
(d) The Fairy and the N.I.C.E. police force.

3. Which of these is NOT a suggested plan of the N.I.C.E. to get rid of the problem of mankind?
(a) Genocide.
(b) Selective breeding.
(c) Steroid injections.
(d) Sterilization of the unfit.

4. Why is Mrs. Dimble at Jane's house while Mark is away?
(a) She feels sorry for Jane's loneliness while Mark is away on business.
(b) The N.I.C.E. has a wrecking crew at their house already.
(c) Dr. Dimble has been called away, and she fears being alone.
(d) She is worried about Jane and her dreams.

5. How does Mr. Wither seem to Mark during their conversation when Mark is first introduced at Belbury?
(a) Distracted and distant.
(b) Enthusiastic and warm.
(c) Cold and hostile.
(d) Too eager.

6. What did the man that Jane sees in the newspaper do to be imprisoned?
(a) Robbed a bank.
(b) Withheld information from the N.I.C.E.
(c) Trespassed in Bragdon Wood.
(d) Murdered his wife.

7. What does Reverend Straik tell Mark that he cannot do once he joins the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He cannot hold on to foolish notions of the college.
(b) He cannot turn back.
(c) He cannot love his wife.
(d) He cannot tolerate the N.I.C.E. being spoken badly of.

8. What is Jane doing when Mark comes home from his late meeting?
(a) Crying.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Cleaning.

9. What is Mark's reaction when Reverend Straik mentions Jesus?
(a) He blushes.
(b) He smiles.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He silently judges the Reverend.

10. What must Jane do in order to join St. Anne's?
(a) Get Mark's permission.
(b) Pay a small fee.
(c) Write down her dreams.
(d) Make a pledge of loyalty.

11. Where does Jane call home after her experience at the riot?
(a) St. Anne's.
(b) Her and Mark's humble home.
(c) The Dimble's homes.
(d) The N.I.C.E. headquarters.

12. How does Mr. Wither get Mark to stay with the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He asks Mark kindly for a favor.
(b) He offers to raise Mark's wages.
(c) He makes Mark feel like part of a group.
(d) He threatens Mark.

13. What question does Lord Feverstone raise during the dinner party?
(a) How can he get into the inner circle of the N.I.C.E.?
(b) How much more money will he make now that the sale has been made?
(c) How many jobs will really be created by this sale?
(d) Who are the N.I.C.E. and what do they plan to do?

14. What is Jane suffering from at night?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Horrible dreams.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Terrible headaches.

15. What mythical character does Mr. Dimble refer to while speaking with Jane about Bragdon Wood?
(a) Saint Nicholas.
(b) The Norse God of Thunder.
(c) Zeuss.
(d) King Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the leader of St. Anne's stand to greet Jane?

2. Why does Mr. Wither take Mark on in a probationary position instead of the original position offered him?

3. How long have the Studdocks been married?

4. What does Mark use as a reason to return to Edgestow from Belbury?

5. What special privilege does Mr. Wither offer Mark that Mark does not want to accept?

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