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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following does Gideon speak when trying to find his uncle’s dwellings?
(a) Mr. Hyde.
(b) Mr. Roboto.
(c) Mr. Boroughlane.
(d) Mr. Townsend.

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

3. On what road does Elf have a home?
(a) Great George Street.
(b) Grosvenor Crescent.
(c) Frith Street.
(d) Shaftesbury Avenue.

4. Of what wood is the walking stick used by Cutter’s landlady?
(a) Walnut.
(b) Yew.
(c) Blackthorn.
(d) Aspen.

5. Where does the maker of Strythe’s vials live?
(a) Antwerp.
(b) Venice.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Ghent.

6. On what street is Devlin’s?
(a) St. Thomas.
(b) St. Mary.
(c) St. George.
(d) St. Edward.

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

8. In which borough does Carew note a man had been eaten by his own cats?
(a) Camden.
(b) Hackney.
(c) Hillingdon.
(d) Southwark.

9. What inspector do Cutter and Gideon encounter at the church where Gideon spent his first night in London?
(a) Fox.
(b) Clouseau.
(c) Gadget.
(d) Warnock.

10. With which of the following does Chapter V begin?
(a) “The house in Half Moon Street was large and commandingly handsome.”
(b) “When his knocking brought no one to the door, Gideon Bliss retreated from it to make certain of his bearings.”
(c) “Gideon’s knocking, this time, was answered almost at once.”
(d) “Pursuant to discussion in hallway of residence, shown to kitchens in rear by Mr. Carew.”

11. From which language does Gideon note “salient” derives?
(a) Greek.
(b) Latin.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) French.

12. What kind of fish is offered to Gideon as he searches for lodgings?
(a) Trout.
(b) Sole.
(c) Salmon.
(d) Cod.

13. With which of the following does Chapter II begin?
(a) “The snow had died away in the night.”
(b) “Gideon’s knocking, this time, was answered almost at once.”
(c) “At Ashenden House, Octavia was more discreet in disposing of her bicycle.”
(d) “When her knocking brought no one to the door, Octavia Hillingdon was not unduly perturbed.”

14. At what number is Neuilly’s dwelling?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

15. To which of the following is Gideon compared?
(a) A thrush.
(b) A sallow.
(c) A tanager.
(d) A lark.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With which of the following does Chapter III begin?

3. The phrase “you may be sure of opening an oyster or two” offers an example of which of the following?

4. How many vials does Esther Tull find in the safe in Strythe’s workroom?

5. Who is the head of the staff at Octavia’s editor’s club?

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