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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. What color are the champagne flutes at the grand anniversary celebration for the circus?
(a) Cobalt blue.
(b) White.
(c) Clear.
(d) Crimson.

2. What happened to Tsukiko's opponent?
(a) Became a pillar of salt.
(b) Became a tree.
(c) Drowned.
(d) Became a pillar of ash.

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

4. In "An Invitation," how long does Celia have to stand before Mr. A. H. approaches her?
(a) An hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

5. Where is Victor staying in "Escapement"?
(a) The Brown Inn.
(b) Parker House.
(c) Boston.
(d) Cambridge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color suit is purchased for Bailey in "Escapement"?

3. In "The Lovers" what does the woman standing on the platform wear in her hair?

4. In "Transmutation," what color does Marco see as air fills his lungs and he feels the cool air sharp and stinging on his skin?

5. What does a young woman give the Paramour in "Bedtime Stories"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hector wait in the hall for Celia in "Technicalities?

2. When and where is the grand anniversary celebration held for the circus?

3. How does Bailey get into the circus in New York?

4. Where does Celia find Marco after they go through the bonfire?

5. Who does Bailey meet at the train station in Concord?

6. What happens when Marco considers leaving with Celia in "Stormy Seas"?

7. Why does Widget visit with Mr. A. H. in "Stories"?

8. How does Chandresh's house look when Poppet visits in "Blueprints"?

9. How does Thiessen describe what he provides with his writing?

10. In "Fates Foretold," how does the fortune teller do a reading?

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