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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color roses does Chandresh send for Tara's funeral?
(a) White.
(b) Pink.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

3. What scent might be smelled as a crowd waits for the circus to open?
(a) Cotton candy.
(b) Caramel.
(c) Sawdust.
(d) Coffee.

4. In "Labryinth," what papers the walls in a hallway?
(a) Roses.
(b) Cards.
(c) Books.
(d) Lilies.

5. What performer comes to Tara's funeral that even some of the mourners who are not part of the circus recognize?
(a) Empress of the Night.
(b) Tsukiko.
(c) Snow Queen.
(d) Celia.

6. What is supposed to be Lefevre's racial background?
(a) French.
(b) African.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Indian.

7. How old was Bailey when he first saw the circus?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

8. What color cap did Bailey wear on his first visit to the circus?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Navy.
(d) Grey.

9. How long after the man in grey signs a paper in "Shades of Grey," does the form disappear?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Months.
(c) Days.
(d) Hours.

10. In "The Magician's Umbrella," how many cards are in Isobel's Marseilles deck?
(a) 77.
(b) 79.
(c) 78.
(d) 80.

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

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

13. How old is Bailey when his grandmother suggests he think about attending Harvard?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

14. In "Ailuromancy," what does Bailey see jumping through a hoop?
(a) Black kitten.
(b) Black and white spotted dog.
(c) Small puppy.
(d) White cat.

15. Who escorts a five-year-old girl to a theater in "Unexpected Post"?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Father.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Celia's dress in "The Magician's Umbrella"?

2. How many times does Herr Thiessen read Celia letter before composing a reply in "Reveurs"?

3. What date is given for Hector's death in "Condolences"?

4. During the performance in "Gentlemen's Wager," what do the ladies' fans turn into during the performance?

5. By "Gentlemen's Wager," how long has Celia been taking lessons?

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