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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Theo feel guilty when he arrives with Julian and Miriam at Wychwood Forest?
(a) He wishes Luke could witness the birth.
(b) The old woman he robbed died.
(c) He promised the couple he would return their car.
(d) He has stolen again from one of the nearby homes.

2. How does Theo find the woodshed in the forest to be?
(a) Nearly collapsing.
(b) Larger than he remembered.
(c) Filled with the remnants of squatters.
(d) Smaller than he remembered.

3. How is his home when Theo returns from his travels?
(a) Ransacked by the SSP.
(b) Unkept, filled with sour air.
(c) Dutifully tended to by his maid, Mrs. Kavanagh.
(d) Eerily different.

4. How does Theo know what to say while christening the baby?
(a) A childhood memory.
(b) Felicia has reminded him.
(c) Luke's prayer book.
(d) He speaks impromptu.

5. What is the old couple doing when Theo knocks on their door?
(a) The woman was on the phone, the man was napping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Watching television.

6. Who are Rolf's political views most similar to?
(a) Rosie McClure.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Xan.
(d) Julian.

7. What does Julian want Theo to leave behind while he journeys to the village?
(a) The gun.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His watch.
(d) Food.

8. Why is Rolf sure he can become Warden of England?
(a) His looks.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His sperm.
(d) His ideals.

9. How does Julian respond to the news of the SSP?
(a) She says they have been to her, too.
(b) She suggests that Theo leave town.
(c) She is not concerned.
(d) She is concerned they are being watched.

10. What promise does Theo leave Julian with after he tells her of the SSP's visit?
(a) He will talk to Xan again.
(b) He will not rest until the Five Fishes' goals are met.
(c) He will faithfully come if ever sent for.
(d) The Five Fishes may use his country home for safety.

11. "We can't risk some fool stopping and offering to help." Who says this?
(a) Rolf.
(b) Julian.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Theo.

12. How does Theo describe the hotel in Ravello?
(a) Large and anonymous.
(b) Surprisingly bustling.
(c) Clean with delicious food.
(d) Expensive, half-empty.

13. Where does Rolf suggest placing Luke's body?
(a) In a grave plot they are to dig themselves.
(b) A small cave formation.
(c) A hole dug by an animal.
(d) In a nearby ditch.

14. Which of the Five Fishes does Theo learn has been kidnapped from the person at the door?
(a) Gascoigne.
(b) Miriam.
(c) Luke.
(d) Rolf.

15. What does Theo notice after talking to Julian for a few minutes in Chapter 19?
(a) She looks more beautiful then he remembered.
(b) She looks older and tired.
(c) She has gained weight.
(d) Her hand is deformed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Miriam concerned about how fast the car is being driven in Chapter 24?

2. How does Theo learn that Rolf has departed upon awakening after the burial of Luke?

3. What are Julian and Luke doing alone in the morning in Chapter 25?

4. What is the mood of the characters in Chapter 26?

5. What does Rolf learn as Julian mourns Luke's death?

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