2. Of what origin does Cutter assert the crystal is that had been found at Esther Tull’s death-site?
(a) French.
(b) Danish.
(c) German.
(d) Flemish.

3. Which of the following does Ada order for herself, Gideon, and Cutter at greeting them?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Sherry.
(d) Port.

4. As Gideon pursues Angela from the house on Vesper Sands, who is the first to reach him?
(a) Elf.
(b) Angela.
(c) Ada.
(d) Cutter.

5. Which of the following does Gideon note is a “volatile agent” (252)?
(a) Choloroform.
(b) Ether.
(c) Nitrous oxide.
(d) Formaldehyde.

6. For what profession does Cutter note Gideon is well suited?
(a) Torturer.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Physician.

7. With which of the following does Chapter XIX begin?
(a) “Gideon was woken by a quietness in the weather.”
(b) “When Georgie knocked to announce a visitor, Octavia assumed at first that she had simply misheard.”
(c) “The house was not large, for a family of such means, but its isolation gave a stark grandeur to its appearance.”
(d) “The man who waited for them at London Bridge Station was by now familiar.”

8. With which of the following does Chapter XXV begin?
(a) “Octavia dreamed of the house on Vesper Sands.”
(b) “He came to in darkness.”
(c) “It was still dark when Gideon was shaken awake.”
(d) “She was gone.”

9. Which of the following hosts the medium performance Octavia attends?
(a) Florence Digby.
(b) Callista Bewell.
(c) Lily Dale.
(d) Annie Denton Cridge.

10. Octavia views a photo of which of the following last?
(a) Johanna Styles.
(b) Lottie Hinde.
(c) Felicity Hardwick.
(d) Ginny Foster.

11. With which of the following does Chapter XVII begin?
(a) “When Georgie knocked to announce a visitor, Octavia assumed at first that she had simply misheard.”
(b) “The house was not large, for a family of such means, but its isolation gave a stark grandeur to its appearance.”
(c) “‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ said the voice.”
(d) “By morning the train had carried them as far as Deal.”

12. What name does Elf give to his companion as he and Octavia travel to the house on Vesper Sands?
(a) White.
(b) Grey.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

13. With which of the following does Chapter XXI begin?
(a) “Gideon was woken by a quietness in the weather.”
(b) “By morning the train had carried them as far as Deal.”
(c) “The man who waited for them at London Bridge Station was by now familiar.”
(d) “‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ said the voice.”

14. What profession does Cutter note his father had had?
(a) Cooper.
(b) Constable.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Concierge.

15. With which of the following does Chapter XVIII begin?
(a) “The house was not large, for a family of such means, but its isolation gave a stark grandeur to its appearance.”
(b) “By morning the train had carried them as far as Deal.”
(c) “When Georgie knocked to announce a visitor, Octavia assumed at first that she had simply misheard.”
(d) “Gideon was woken by a quietness in the weather.”