View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Magician's Umbrella," where is the circus closed due to bad weather?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Prague.
(c) Brussels.
(d) Normandy.

2. What does Celia fetch while everyone waits for the Murray twins to be born?
(a) Hot water.
(b) Damp cloths.
(c) Ice.
(d) Tea.

3. How do circus goers enter the circus past the ticket booth?
(a) Through a velvet curtain.
(b) Through a pair of doors.
(c) Through a tall bamboo gate.
(d) Through a heavy striped curtain.

4. During the performance in "Gentlemen's Wager," what do the ladies' fans turn into during the performance?
(a) Dragonflies.
(b) Small birds.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Doves.

5. What does Chandresh send Mrs. Murray, the wild-cat tamers wife when she gives birth on opening night?
(a) 2 bouquets of white roses.
(b) Lavish dinner.
(c) 2 bouquets of red roses.
(d) Chocolates.

6. In "Atmosphere," who is Celia reminded of when watching Tara?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) An aunt.
(d) Her best friend.

7. What color is the hair of the Murray twins?
(a) Red.
(b) Auburn.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Black.

8. What does the room remind Bailey of where Isobel tells fortunes?
(a) A doctor's office.
(b) His grandmother's parlor.
(c) An elegant waiting room.
(d) A train station.

9. What color is Celia's dress in "The Magician's Umbrella"?
(a) Mauve.
(b) Wine.
(c) Rust.
(d) Lavender.

10. In "Rules of the Game," what does Marco shape the pages of Isobel's letter into after reading it?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Boats.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Birds.

11. What scent comes from the burnt chair in "Oneiromancy" when the flames are extinguished?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Cinnamon or cloves.
(c) Lemons.
(d) Lilac or jasmine.

12. Where is Lainie when Tara comes to visit Mr. Barris in "The Ticking of the Clock"?
(a) New York.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Boston.
(d) London.

13. In "Temporary Places," where does Lainie attempt to persuade Tara to go for an extended holiday?
(a) France.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

14. In "The Hanged Man," what color cord is tied around the leg of a man in a tuxedo?
(a) Crimson.
(b) Royal blue.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

15. What color is the fire on opening night when the tenth arrow is shot from the bow?
(a) Violet.
(b) Crimson.
(c) Indigo.
(d) Pumpkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prospero's given name?

2. How often are Circus Dinners held in "The Contortionist's Tattoo"?

3. What time does Celia perform in "Wishes and Desires"?

4. In "Target Practice," what is Chandresh aiming at on a dartboard?

5. Where is Mr. Barris living in "The Ticking of the Clock"?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 411 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample