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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old will the twins have to be before they can wander the circus at night alone?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

2. What date is given for Hector's death in "Condolences"?
(a) April 30.
(b) February 21.
(c) March 15.
(d) May 14.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Celia when Hector's death is announced?

2. What does Celia fetch while everyone waits for the Murray twins to be born?

3. What is pinned to the coat of a five-year-old girl in "Unexpected Post"?

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

5. What does Prospero say that his daughter should have been named?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bailey observe when he watches the contortionist in "Oneiromancy"?

2. What is Tara's funeral like?

3. What does Caroline dare her younger brother, Bailey, to do one day when they are climbing an oak tree?

4. How would you describe the labyrinth?

5. In "The Magician's Umbrella," how does Celia learn who her opponent is?

6. Why did Mr. Barris leave London?

7. How does Celia feel about her performances?

8. How does Marco arrange to meet with Mr. A. H. in "Rules of the Game"?

9. What are dinners like at Chandresh's home?

10. How does Marco meet Isobel?

(see the answer keys)

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