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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the fortune teller use to read the future in "Fates Foretold"?
(a) Deck of cards.
(b) Crystal ball.
(c) Bones.
(d) Stars.

2. In "Incendiary," where does Marco find himself?
(a) A restaurant in Prague.
(b) Midland Grand Hotel.
(c) The circus.
(d) His apartment.

3. In "The Pool of Tears," what are patrons instructed to take when they enter a tent that has a ceiling covered with open black umbrellas?
(a) Silver nugget.
(b) Black stone.
(c) Gold nugget.
(d) White stone.

4. In "Intersections I: The Drop of a Hat," what does Isobel keep in a box under her table?
(a) Another deck of tarot cards.
(b) An image of Marco.
(c) An image of Celia.
(d) Black bowler hat.

5. What pattern is on Celia dress when she performs at the beginning of "Stormy Seas"?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Unassembled puzzle pieces.
(c) Black stripes.
(d) Flower petals.

6. What marks the door of Tsukiko's compartment on the train?
(a) A painted white rose.
(b) A painted red rose.
(c) Two calligraphed characters.
(d) Three calligraphed characters.

7. Why does Widget think Mr. A. H. is old?
(a) Because of Mr. A. H.'s history.
(b) Because of the stories Mr. A. H. tells.
(c) He has no shadow.
(d) From what he can read on the man.

8. What does Isobel throw at Marco in "Old Ghosts"?
(a) Small sticks.
(b) Tarot cards.
(c) White crystals.
(d) Black crystals.

9. What color is the engine that pulls the circus train?
(a) Almost entirely black.
(b) Black and white.
(c) Smokey gray.
(d) Black and gray.

10. In "Transmutation," where does Celia pull herself together?
(a) The bonfire courtyard.
(b) The Labyrinth.
(c) The train.
(d) Her tent.

11. What year is it when Hector and Mr. A. H. speak together in "Retrospect"?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1903.
(d) 1900.

12. In "An Entreaty," what is Bailey struggling with?
(a) Hogs.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Goats.
(d) Cows.

13. Where is Widget in "Blueprints"?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

14. When is the grand anniversary celebration for the circus held?
(a) September 1, 1901.
(b) November 1, 1900.
(c) March 13, 1898.
(d) October 13, 1899.

15. In "Blueprint," what does Poppet bring Chandresh as a present?
(a) Small puppy.
(b) Orange marmalade kitten.
(c) A young dog.
(d) Black and white kitten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent the twins a cradle when they were born?

2. What color are the champagne flutes at the grand anniversary celebration for the circus?

3. In "Aftermath," who waits for Bailey in the bonfire courtyard?

4. In "Blueprints," how many times does Poppet ring the doorbell before Chandresh comes to the door?

5. What does a female performer create at the end of "Playing with Fire"?

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