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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 2, VIII, when did Edward's second painting of Birdie, Sleeping Beauty, exhibit?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 29, where did Lucy go after opening the priest hole in the stairs?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 22, how does Elodie remember that Tip traveled to her flat when he brought his mother's writings to her?

4. In Part 2, VIII, what volunteer refuses to allow Elodie on a tour of the house?

5. In Part 2, VIII, what does Jack bring for Elodie to drink when she cannot get a tour of Birchwood Manor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 18, what did Mrs. Hammett send Juliet and her children when they arrived to stay at Birchwood Manor?

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

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

4. In Part 3, Chapter 25, what was the library like at Birchwood Manor, and why did Lucy like it so much?

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

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

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

8. In Part 2, VIII, what did Birdie share with Edward when she posed for the second portrait?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Berry refers to her husband as resilient. What things did Mrs. Berry say happened to her husband and to themselves during their marriage? How did he accept the good and the bad in their lives? What is communicated about resilience through Tomas Berry?

Essay Topic 2

The Radcliffe Blue means something different to various characters. What does the diamond mean to Edward, Lucy, Lily, Martin, Ada, and Tip. Why does the stone mean something different for various characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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