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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, where did Lucy go after opening the priest hole in the stairs?

2. In Part 3, XI, when did Birdie say that she had her first visitor after her death?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 28, how old was Lucy when she found the Radcliffe Blue in a suitcase?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 22, how old was Jack's brother when he died?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 25, how many priest holes did Lucy find?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, VIII, what happened when Edward was 14?

2. In Part 2, VII, what did a woman and a man say about La Belle, the painting of Birdie?

3. In Part 4, Chapter 31, how did Tip get the Radcliffe Blue, and what did he do with it?

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

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

6. In Part 4, Chapter 32, why did Juliet return to Birchwood in 1962?

7. In Part 3, Chapter 29, who was Birdie?

8. In Part 2, Chapter 19, how did Juliet describe Birchwood Manor the first time she saw it?

9. In Part 3, Chapter 26, why did Birdie and Lucy have to hide and where did they hide?

10. In Part 2, Chapter 18, what did Mr. Tallisker, Juliet's boss, want her to do while she went to the country?

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

Martin, Thurston, and Edward treat Birdie differently because of how they view her. How do Martin and Thurston treat Birdie? What objectives do they have for wanting a relationship with her? How does Edward treat Birdie? Does he have a motive for wanting to have a relationship with her? What is revealed about attitudes toward women through the motives of these three men?

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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