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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 7, what leans against a Victorian printing press in Tip's studio?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 12, where is the end-of-summer-term concert held?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 16, when was Birchwood Manor built?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 7, what type of flowers grown on a path that leads to the back garden of Tip's building?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 7, how old does Tip say that Lauren was the first time he heard her play?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1, IV, how did Lily Millington die?

2. In Part 1, II, what does the narrator say about visitors?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 7, what is Columbia Road like?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 14, what did Leonard do in 1924?

5. In Part 1, III, what is learned about the narrator's history?

6. In Part 1, Chapter 5, what is Elodie's flat like?

7. In Part 1, Chapter 9, what did the pendant look like that many believed that Edward's model, Lily Millington had stole?

8. In Part 1, Chapter 7, what does Elodie remember Great-uncle Tip giving her after her mother's death?

9. In Part 1, Chapter 8, what does Elodie learn about the woman in the photograph from the box she found at work?

10. In Part 1, Chapter 9, what does Elodie decide about playing videotapes of her mother playing at her wedding and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks are used in the novel to provide background information. What are some instances where the author uses flashbacks? How does the use of flashbacks help readers understand characters and events? How does the author’s use of flashbacks impact the story?

Essay Topic 2

Lucy had once been lectured about proper roles for young ladies. How does Lucy not fit the stereotype for women in the Victorian age? What is revealed about women’s roles in the Victorian age, through Lucy’s nonconformance with the typical role that women played at that time?

Essay Topic 3

Lucy is injured and cannot not remember what had happened after Martin arrived at Birchwood Manor. Why are Lucy’s memories unclear as to what happened the night that Martin came to the Manor? How is Lucy influenced to believe something that is not true? What was the official verdict of what happened that night? Why are appearances deceiving?

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