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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Mr. Wither upset at the Fairy for trying to take Jane by force at the riot?
(a) He is upset that the Fairy was not succesful bringing Jane in.
(b) He knows she will never join the N.I.C.E. willingly now.
(c) He fears that Jane will report what the Fairy did.
(d) He is afraid it will disrupt her gift.

3. What happens when Mark distances himself from Belbury?
(a) He feels the need to spread the news of the goodness of the N.I.C.E.
(b) He is plagued with strange visions.
(c) He longs to return to Belbury.
(d) He begins thinking clearly again.

4. How long have the Studdocks been married?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 and 1/2 years.
(d) 6 months.

5. Why is Jane not frightened of the dream she has of the dead man in the dark?
(a) He was already dead and could not harm her.
(b) She has gotten used to the dreams.
(c) She is aware that she is dreaming.
(d) She knows the man.

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

7. What special privilege does Mr. Wither offer Mark that Mark does not want to accept?
(a) Witnessing first-hand the punishment of an accused murderer.
(b) Joining The Fairy to be trained in her art of interrogation.
(c) Allowing Jane to join the N.I.C.E. with her husband.
(d) To write a detailed account of Mr. Wither's duties.

8. Where does Jane rest after being abandoned in the middle of the angry mob?
(a) A train track.
(b) A doorstep.
(c) A broken suitcase.
(d) A bus stop.

9. What does Jane say that gets her admitted into St. Anne's?
(a) She pledges a pact of secrecy.
(b) She offers money.
(c) She said she was sent by Dr. Dimble.
(d) She says she is desperate for help.

10. How does Professor Filostrato view the natural trees of the forest?
(a) They carry many harmful parasites.
(b) They are beautiful.
(c) They are strong and healthy.
(d) They are weeds.

11. Why was Mark really invited to join the N.I.C.E.?
(a) To use his identity.
(b) To keep him from joining St. Anne's.
(c) To get Jane.
(d) To utilize his writing talent.

12. How does Cosser differ from Mark in his opinion of the countryside?
(a) Mark finds no beauty in the country.
(b) Mark is afraid of the power of nature.
(c) Cosser is afraid of the power of nature.
(d) Cosser finds no beauty in the country.

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

14. Why does Mr. Wither take Mark on in a probationary position instead of the original position offered him?
(a) He has heard some nasty rumors about Mark's disloyalty.
(b) He did not think Mark really wanted the position.
(c) Mark's wife has been seen at St. Anne's.
(d) All new employees have to endure a short probation when they begin.

15. Who does the N.I.C.E. appoint as their new emergency governor?
(a) The Head.
(b) Mr. Wither.
(c) Mark.
(d) Lord Feverstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Filostrato tell Mark that the real purpose of the N.I.C.E. is while they are chatting in Filostrato's room?

2. How does Jane escape the riot on the street?

3. What question does Lord Feverstone raise during the dinner party?

4. What advice does the leader at St. Anne's give Jane concerning her marriage when she first meets him?

5. Why do the Dennistons want Jane in their group?

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