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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which philosopher is quoted in the novel’s epigraph?
(a) Adeodatus.
(b) Augustine.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Aquinas.

2. What type of meat does Cutter order for Gideon when they first repair to his preferred establishment?
(a) Chops.
(b) Steak.
(c) Fish.
(d) Chicken.

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

4. What is the name of the sexton at the church where Gideon spent his first night in London?
(a) Merton.
(b) Jermyn.
(c) Alfred.
(d) Wooster.

5. With what does Esther Tull grease the lock on the safe in Strythe’s workroom?
(a) Embroidery needle.
(b) Stiletto.
(c) Sewing machine bobbin.
(d) Crochet hook.

6. Where does Angela have Gideon take her when they first go out together?
(a) Duck pond.
(b) Theatre.
(c) Reflecting pool.
(d) Swan pond.

7. How old does Cutter note the oldest child was that the St. Johns had?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

8. With which of the following does Chapter III begin?
(a) “The house in Half Moon Street was large and commandingly handsome.”
(b) “The snow had died away in the night.”
(c) “Gideon’s knocking, this time, was answered almost at once.”
(d) “At Ashenden House, Octavia was more discreet in disposing of her bicycle.”

9. Which park does Esther Tull note being able to see?
(a) Green.
(b) Regent's.
(c) St. James's.
(d) Hyde.

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

11. Into whose care is Gideon remanded while at school in his childhood?
(a) The McLeishes.
(b) The Strachans.
(c) The Anguses.
(d) The Fergusons.

12. What profession does Angela have?
(a) Baker.
(b) Dress maker.
(c) Brewer.
(d) Flower maker.

13. With which of the following does Chapter XV begin?
(a) “By morning, when Octavia presented herself at Strythe House, Mr. Healy had entertained second thoughts about their agreement.”
(b) “Angela Tatton.”
(c) “Soho Square was no great distance from Wardour Street, yet the journey seemed interminable.”
(d) “On the last day, when Miss Tatton came out onto the back steps, Gideon had been waiting for almost an hour.”

14. What is the usual duty station of the sergeant Gideon impersonates?
(a) St. Pancras.
(b) Chancery Lane.
(c) Euston Square.
(d) King’s Cross Road.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Octavia propose to give to her regular page?

2. On what bill does Octavia seek to focus her reporting?

3. From which avenue does Gideon approach his uncle’s dwellings?

4. What fruit does Angela insist Gideon buy for her?

5. Which field does Gideon study at Cambridge?

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