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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 3, Chapter 29, what was the name of Birdie's grandfather?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 24, how long did it take Edward and his companions to walk from the train in 1862 to Birchwood Manor?

3. In Part 2, VII, how long had Birdie known Edward when the La Belle painting debuted at the Royal Academy?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 26, who told Fanny where to find Edward?

5. In Part 2, IX, how old did Edward tell Birdie that he was when Birchwood Manor saved him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 18, why was Freddy nicknamed Red?

2. In Part 2, VII, why did Edward and his mother visit the place where Birdie lived with Mrs. Mack and the others?

3. In Part 4, Chapter 30, what does Elodie tell Jack about Alastair and their approaching marriage?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 21, who did Juliet and the children meet at Mrs. Hammett's, and what is she doing?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 22, how does Elodie remember that Tip described his mother, her great-grandmother?

6. In Part 2, Chapter 19, what signs of war were in the village?

7. In Part 3, Chapter 29, what did Lucy do with Birdie's remains?

8. In Part 3, Chapter 28, where was the Radcliffe Blue found?

9. In Part 2, VIII, what did Ada say about the experience when she nearly drowned?

10. In Part 4, XII, does Birdie wish to be released from the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leonard struggles to deal with his brother’s death. What was the relationship between Leonard and his brother? How did his brother's death affect him? In what way did the loss of Leonard’s brother influence him for the rest of his life?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, Morton mentions people, places, and things that actually existed. What are some real people, places, and things that Morton uses in the novel? Does she adapt some of these things to fit with the story? How does the novel imitate life through the use of real people, places, and things?

Essay Topic 3

Lucy would like to dislike Lily, but she finds herself enjoying Lily’s company. Why does Lucy have reasons to dislike Lily? Why is it difficult for her to dislike the woman? How does Lily treat Lucy? How does Lucy try to help Lily when Martin arrives? What do those instances reveal about their relationship? How would you describe the relationship between Lucy and Lily?

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