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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strikes Jane about the leader of St. Anne's?
(a) He emanates strength.
(b) She feels that she has known him forever.
(c) His eyes seem to see through her.
(d) He is without age.

2. What advice does the leader at St. Anne's give Jane concerning her marriage when she first meets him?
(a) She should put Mark's happiness before her own.
(b) She should be more vocal about her wishes.
(c) She should be more submissive.
(d) She should try to have a baby with Mark.

3. What is Mark's main concern at the beginning of the book?
(a) The N.I.C.E.
(b) His wife's discontent.
(c) His fellowship at Bracton College.
(d) Finding a way to combine science and ethics.

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

5. Who does Filostrato warn Mark that he will end up like if he does not comply with Mr. Wither's request?
(a) Mr. Hingest.
(b) The Head.
(c) Reverend Straik.
(d) Lord Feverstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is different in the atmosphere between Edgestow and St. Anne's?

2. What does Reverend Straik tell Mark that he cannot do once he joins the N.I.C.E.?

3. What is in the center of Bragdon Wood?

4. Why is Mr. Wither upset at the Fairy for trying to take Jane by force at the riot?

5. How does Mark feel about his new propaganda work for the N.I.C.E.?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miss Ironwood refuse to help Jane get rid of her dreams?

2. When Jane meets Lord Feverstone for the first time, how does she feel?

3. What does Jane see Mr. Frost doing in her recurring dream about him?

4. What is the one job that Mark does not want to take if he joins the N.I.C.E.?

5. What is Cosser doing in the countryside when Mark accompanies him to help?

6. Why is Mr. Steele so hostile towards Mark when they are first introduced to each other at Belbury?

7. Why is Mr. Wither so upset with the Fairy for trying to take Jane by force on the night of the riot?

8. After speaking with Mrs. Dimble about another one of her dreams, Jane decides to take her advice and go see Mrs. Ironwood. How does Jane feel about having to rely on someone else?

9. What does Jane notice about the weather as she heads to St. Anne's after seeing Mr. Frost?

10. What does Mr. Wither do to get Mark to take the position at the N.I.C.E. after he turned it down?

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