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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what price does Esther Tull value the object Strythe means to offer up for a charity auction?
(a) £100.
(b) £50.
(c) £25.
(d) £10.

3. What fruit does Angela insist Gideon buy for her?
(a) An orange.
(b) A banana.
(c) An apple.
(d) A pomegranate.

4. What is the name of the rector at the church where Gideon spent his first night in London?
(a) Nathaniel Cusk.
(b) Nathaniel Hawthorne.
(c) Ralph Hawthorne.
(d) Ralph Cusk.

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

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

7. What sergeant do Cutter and Gideon encounter at the church where Gideon spent his first night in London?
(a) Holly.
(b) Colley.
(c) Trolley.
(d) Jolly.

8. Which constable challenges Cutter and Gideon at the church where Gideon spent his first night in London?
(a) Caning.
(b) Jarring.
(c) Canning.
(d) Bottling.

9. On which street had Angela lived?
(a) Finch.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Wren.
(d) Robin.

10. Which field does Gideon study at Cambridge?
(a) Divinity.
(b) Engineering.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Mathematics.

11. To which of the following is Gideon compared?
(a) A whippet.
(b) A Dachschund.
(c) A retriever.
(d) A bulldog.

12. Gideon finds books on which of the following subjects on Neuilly’s shelves?
(a) Urban history.
(b) Antiquity.
(c) Natural history.
(d) Medieval history.

13. What is the name of Octavia’s editor’s deputy?
(a) Mr. Benedict.
(b) Mr. Schwarzenegger.
(c) Mr. Cumberbatch.
(d) Mr. Arnold.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Elf note Strythe seeks?

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

3. What brand of sewing machine is available to Esther Tull in Strythe’s workroom?

4. Through which entrance does Gideon pass into the church where he passes his first night in London?

5. With which of the following does Chapter XII begin?

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