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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Stark have to take Miss Furnivall to her room when they cannot find Miss Rosamond?
(a) She threatens to beat Dorothy.
(b) She begins to shake so badly.
(c) She accuses Hester of losing the child.
(d) She is getting in the way.

2. What does James tell the nursemaid when she inquires about the sounds she hears in the night?
(a) He said they were having a party.
(b) He tells her the house is haunted.
(c) He said she should leave while she still can.
(d) He says it was the wind.

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

4. What does Miss Rosamond tell Hester she saw outside the day she wandered off?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A little girl.
(c) Her mother.
(d) A white horse.

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

6. 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 tells Hester to leave the house now.
(b) She yells that Rosamond is a liar.
(c) She says they must get the girl to the doctor quick.
(d) She asks if she will ever be forgiven.

7. What is Hester doing the first time her name is used in the story?
(a) Searching for Miss Rosamond.
(b) Searching for the organ player.
(c) Napping.
(d) Going to church.

8. What sound can be heard just as Hester and Miss Rosamond see the little girl out in the snow?
(a) The organ.
(b) Miss Furnivall screaming.
(c) Thunder.
(d) The dinner bell.

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

10. Where was Miss Rosamond found when she wandered outside in the cold?
(a) Wandering aimlessly down the road.
(b) In the stables.
(c) Under a holly tree.
(d) Heading to the church.

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

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

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

14. Where does Hester take Miss Rosamond when they see the little girl outside in the snow?
(a) The drawing room.
(b) Outside.
(c) The nursing.
(d) The kitchen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the little girl doing when Hester and Rosamond see her outside in the snow?

2. Who is speaking when Hester's name is first used in the story?

3. What does Hester cite as proof Miss Rosamond is making up the story of the little girl?

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

5. How does the nursemaid know the organ playing cannot be Miss Furnivall as she once thought?

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