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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Latin name of the butterfly Gideon first finds in his uncle’s collection?
(a) Aglais rizana.
(b) Inachis io.
(c) Danaus plexippus.
(d) Acherontia Atropos.

2. With which of the following does Chapter XIII begin?
(a) “On the last day, when Miss Tatton came out onto the back steps, Gideon had been waiting for almost an hour.”
(b) “The home of Dr. Carmody was in Portland Place.”
(c) “The driver set them down in Wardour Street and was given an hour to take his supper before returning.”
(d) “Soho Square was no great distance from Wardour Street, yet the journey seemed interminable.”

3. What kind of business is Devlin’s?
(a) Carriers.
(b) Carpenters.
(c) Coopers.
(d) Colliers.

4. What is the name of the coroner Cutter employs?
(a) Dr. Carmody.
(b) Dr. Jekyll.
(c) Dr. St. John.
(d) Dr. Usher.

5. In what district does Esther Tull learn her thieves’ craft?
(a) Spitalfields.
(b) Finsbury.
(c) Shadwell.
(d) Whitechaper.

6. In what month does Requiem Æternam take place?
(a) December.
(b) February.
(c) March.
(d) January.

7. With which of the following does Chapter I begin?
(a) “The snow had died away in the night.”
(b) “At Ashenden House, Octavia was more discreet in disposing of her bicycle.”
(c) “When her knocking brought no one to the door, Octavia Hillingdon was not unduly perturbed.”
(d) “When his knocking brought no one to the door, Gideon Bliss retreated from it to make certain of his bearings.”

8. What is the name of Octavia’s editor?
(a) Mr. Vaught.
(b) Mr. Greene.
(c) Mr. Healy.
(d) Mr. Anderson.

9. With which of the following does Chapter IX begin?
(a) “It was the better part of half an hour before Gideon had given a full account of events.”
(b) “NOTES MADE BY G. BLISS (SGT.)”
(c) “Angela Tatton.”
(d) “Octavia made the journey to Whitechapel by cab.”

10. Which of the following books is found in Esther Tull’s former residence?
(a) Book of Common Prayer.
(b) Lectionary.
(c) Psalter.
(d) The Anglican Hymn Book.

11. What is the name of the housekeeper at Strythe’s London home?
(a) Smith.
(b) Thorpe.
(c) Archer.
(d) Cooper.

12. Where are the solicitors who handle Neuilly’s affairs located?
(a) Newmarket Road.
(b) Keynes Road.
(c) Peverel Road.
(d) Ekin Road.

13. How does Carew remark that Strythe describes him and Esther Tull?
(a) Spelunkers.
(b) Ruffians.
(c) Alpinists.
(d) Mariners.

14. With which of the following does Chapter XI begin?
(a) “Octavia made the journey to Whitechapel by cab.”
(b) “The home of Dr. Carmody was in Portland Place.”
(c) “NOTES MADE BY G. BLISS (SGT.)”
(d) “The driver set them down in Wardour Street and was given an hour to take his supper before returning.”

15. From what unit is the sergeant whom Gideon impersonates?
(a) Special Branch.
(b) G Division.
(c) Thames Division.
(d) I Division.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter VIII begin?

2. What is the name of Esther Tull’s elder sister?

3. To which of the following is Gideon compared?

4. What is the name of the sexton at the church where Gideon spent his first night in London?

5. Into whose care is Gideon remanded while at school in his childhood?

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