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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While outside, who comes toward Hester holding a freezing Miss Rosamond?
(a) A pastor.
(b) Bessy.
(c) A shepherd.
(d) James.

2. Why is Miss Rosamond concerned about the little girl when she and Hester see her in the snow outside?
(a) She worries the little girl might kill them.
(b) Rosamond thinks she is sick and seeing things.
(c) She worries Miss Furnivall will hurt the little girl.
(d) She worries the little girl might die.

3. What does Hester cite as proof Miss Rosamond is making up the story of the little girl?
(a) There are no little girls living nearby.
(b) There is only one set of footprints in the snow.
(c) Dorothy saw Miss Rosamond talking to herself.
(d) Bessy saw Miss Rosamond outside alone.

4. Who does Miss Rosamond say she and the little girl saw near the holly tree?
(a) An old man.
(b) A shepherd.
(c) Dorothy.
(d) A crying woman.

5. What is the little girl doing when Hester and Rosamond see her outside in the snow?
(a) Running toward the holly trees.
(b) Crying and rocking herself.
(c) Banging on the window to be let in.
(d) Dancing and singing.

6. What does Miss Furnivall say about the little girl Miss Rosamond claims to have seen outside in the cold?
(a) The child is a liar.
(b) She must have a fever.
(c) It will lure her to death.
(d) She should play with her.

7. In what room are Hester and the little girl playing when Miss Rosamond says she sees the little girl again?
(a) The library.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The billiard room.
(d) The drawing room.

8. What does Hester do during the night when Miss Rosamond was returned after wandering outside in the cold?
(a) Paces in the kitchen.
(b) Scolds Dorothy for letting the little girl out of her sight.
(c) Sleeps soundly.
(d) Sits by the child and watches her all night.

9. What does the nursemaid begin to hear during winter nights at the Manor House?
(a) An organ playing.
(b) Ladies whispering.
(c) A child screaming.
(d) The servants laughing.

10. What can Miss Furnivall be heard yelling when Mrs. Stark rushed Hester and Rosamond out of the room after they tell her of the little girl?
(a) She yells that Rosamond is a liar.
(b) She says they must get the girl to the doctor quick.
(c) She asks if she will ever be forgiven.
(d) She tells Hester to leave the house now.

11. How is the little girl said to be dressed when Hester first sees her outside in the snow?
(a) In a fancy dress.
(b) In rags.
(c) Unfit to be out in the cold.
(d) Cozy and warm.

12. What does Bessy tell the nursemaid about the sounds she hears during winter nights?
(a) She says the house is haunted and they should leave while they still can.
(b) She says it was the people who live in the east wing.
(c) She says she does not hear any noise in the night.
(d) She says it was the old lord playing as he used to while he was alive.

13. Where does Dorothy tell Hester Miss Rosamond was when she returns from church?
(a) In the library reading.
(b) In her nursery taking a nap.
(c) In the drawing room with Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark.
(d) In the east wing with Mr. Henry.

14. What was the nursemaid doing while the man told her where he found Miss Rosamond?
(a) Crying.
(b) Hitting the little girl.
(c) Scolding the little girl.
(d) Praying.

15. Who is speaking when Hester's name is first used in the story?
(a) Mrs. Stark.
(b) Bessy.
(c) Miss Furnivall.
(d) Dorothy.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Hester first tell Miss Rosamond's tale of the little girl and the holly tree?

2. Where does Hester take Miss Rosamond when they see the little girl outside in the snow?

3. What is Hester doing the first time her name is used in the story?

4. What does James tell the nursemaid when she inquires about the sounds she hears in the night?

5. Who does Dorothy tell the nursemaid was even more beautiful than Miss Furnivall?

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