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

2. What is pinned to the coat of a five-year-old girl in "Unexpected Post"?
(a) Suicide note.
(b) Guardianship papers.
(c) Money.
(d) Will.

3. in "Unexpected Post," what does the manager bring the five-year-old girl to drink?
(a) Tea.
(b) Root beer.
(c) Milk.
(d) Chocolate milk.

4. What is seen in a mirror in "Reflections and Distortions"?
(a) A man in a bowler hat.
(b) A small dog.
(c) A Siamese cat.
(d) A princess.

5. What is Prospero's given name?
(a) Manning White.
(b) Hector Bowen.
(c) Andrew Davies.
(d) Charles Wright.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Gentlemen's Wager," what does Alexander give Celia and then have disappear.

2. What scent comes from the burnt chair in "Oneiromancy" when the flames are extinguished?

3. In "Temporary Places," where does Lainie attempt to persuade Tara to go for an extended holiday?

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

5. What time is dessert finished in "Associates and Conspirators"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Celia feel about her performances?

3. What does Prospero have Celia do for Alexander?

4. How does the circus get assembled in "Atmosphere"?

5. What do Marco and Celia collaborate upon in "Collaborations"?

6. What does Bailey do with the twins in "Ailuromancy"?

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

8. What does Mr. A.H. tell Tara when he speaks to her in "Temporary Places"?

9. What does Celia sense after the bonfire is lit on opening night?

10. How does the grey man get a child to train?

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