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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of sandwiches are Francesca and her brother eating at the opening of "The Unbearable Bassington"?
(a) Cress.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Ham.
(d) Egg.

2. What does Dimitri tell Stronetz to look out the window at?
(a) The eagles soaring over the trees.
(b) The plains covered with ferns.
(c) The clear and majestic river.
(d) The fairyland of mountains.

3. What bird does the narrator see circling over the top of an oak-corpse?
(a) Hawks.
(b) Cliff flycatchers.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Great egrets.

4. According to "The Square Egg," what animal resembles the "drab-coated creature of the twilight"?
(a) The raccoon.
(b) The bat.
(c) The wolf.
(d) The badger.

5. What "system" does Hell lack?
(a) A system of power.
(b) A system of conscience.
(c) A system of balance.
(d) A system of rewards.

6. To whom does Sir James wish Lady Drakmanton would pay attention to?
(a) The Franton-Grubbs.
(b) The Smithly-Dubbs.
(c) His niece, Martha.
(d) His nephew, Jonathon.

7. According to "The victim of war," what kind of hen produces a square egg?
(a) A Sussex.
(b) A Golden Comet.
(c) A Rhode Island Red
(d) A Houdan.

8. According to the Baroness Gruebel , what will happen if someone is to die in the castle?
(a) The dogs and beasts of the forest would howl all night.
(b) The dogs of the village would attack their owners.
(c) The wolves would all go to the river to bathe.
(d) The animals of the lands would circle the village.

9. What bird do the explosives cause to flee?
(a) Crows.
(b) Owls.
(c) Cardinals.
(d) Sterns.

10. What has disappeared from the Louvre?
(a) A jewel.
(b) A picture.
(c) A crown.
(d) A sculpture.

11. How much money does the egg-seller need?
(a) 180 pounds.
(b) 180 francs.
(c) 80 francs.
(d) 80 rupees.

12. Where is the train heading in "The Disappearance of Crispina Umbreleigh"?
(a) Balkanwood.
(b) St. Albans.
(c) Kent.
(d) Gamanwood.

13. What does Comus give to Greyson to allow him to "toss"?
(a) A sip of wine.
(b) Mint chocolate.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) Cookies.

14. What is the name of Courtenay Youghal's "plum-roan gelding"?
(a) Samantha of Eyers.
(b) Anne de Joyeuse.
(c) Duchess of Joy.
(d) Princess of the Farms.

15. Who warns Dimitri that he must leave the castle or be killed?
(a) Vontieff.
(b) Dr. Stronetz.
(c) Girnitza.
(d) Shultz.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose honor does Francesca throw a farewell dinner?

2. At the opening of "The Hedgehog," what is being played by mixed doubles?

3. According to another myth, as told by Amalie, who must die for the legend to come true?

4. What does Dr. Stronetz offer to Dimitri to speed his inevitable death?

5. What happens to the Governess before she could enact her wishes upon Amalie? ("The Wolves of Cernogratz")

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