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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Hal visits Reg's booth in order to purchase what item?
(a) A scone.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) A biscuit.
(d) A newspaper.

2. One of the reasons Hal believes the letter about Trepassen House to have been a mistake is because her maternal grandmother's first name had been what?
(a) Nance.
(b) Serenity.
(c) Mabel.
(d) Marion.

3. What is Hal's legal first name?
(a) Helen.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Hermione.
(d) Halpern.

4. Each of Mitzi and Harding's children is awarded how many thousands of pounds from their grandmother Hester Westaway?
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

5. In what month does the narrative begin?
(a) March.
(b) November.
(c) December.
(d) October.

6. What is NOT the name of one of Hester Westaway's three sons?
(a) Ezra.
(b) Harding.
(c) Abel.
(d) Freddie.

7. Into what location does Hal put her tarot cards and the picture Abel had given her before going downstairs to answer Harding's summons in Chapter 19?
(a) Her back pocket.
(b) Under the sink.
(c) Behind the wainscoting.
(d) Her suitcase.

8. What does Hal do when she hears that Harriet Westaway has been awarded the remainder of Hester Westaway's estate?
(a) She screams.
(b) She covers her face.
(c) She sits down quickly.
(d) She faints.

9. Once Hal introduces herself to the Westaway family, who speaks up to add that she is "Maud's daughter" (91)?
(a) Mitzi.
(b) Abel.
(c) Mr. Treswick.
(d) Harding.

10. How much does the taxi driver at the Penzance train station say the fare will be to St. Piran's Church?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 5 pounds.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 10 pounds.

11. Of what material is the heavy box made that Hal uses to hold all of her important documents?
(a) Lead.
(b) Tin.
(c) Wood.
(d) Steel.

12. Hal does NOT name which of the following clients' problems when she considers the ways she is able to help them?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Domestic violence.
(c) Unemployment.
(d) Drugs.

13. In Chapter 20, Hal overhears Harding telling Mitzi that which character had included the words "Apres moi, le deluge" (163) in her final letter to him?
(a) Maud.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Margarida.
(d) Hester.

14. A trip to Trepassen House will require Hal to purchase a train ticket to what location?
(a) Penzance.
(b) Stratford-upon-Avon.
(c) Brighton.
(d) London.

15. To what creatures does the narrator compare the black sedans that bring the Westaway family to Trepassen from the funeral?
(a) Pythons.
(b) Eels.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Otters.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Hal receives a threatening text message from one of Mr. Smith's lackeys that states only which two words?

2. It is revealed in Chapter 13 that Maud and Maggie had been related to one another in what way?

3. For about how many minutes do Harding and Abel ask questions of Hal in Chapter 13 once she has been introduced to them?

4. In what room within Trepassen House does Hal discover and look at a photograph album?

5. As Hal prepares to meet the Westaway family at Trepassen House, she feels like what kind of athlete?

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