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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the opening in "The Death Trap" take place?
(a) In Hell.
(b) In Parliament.
(c) At Castle Tzern.
(d) At Castle Kedaria.

2. What business does Mr. Scarrick own in "Quail Seed"?
(a) A grocery.
(b) A book store.
(c) A tailorshop.
(d) A feed store.

3. How old is Rex Dillot in "Fate"?
(a) 15.
(b) 31.
(c) 18.
(d) 24.

4. What is the last thing Dmitri does in the story?
(a) Leaves the country to die alone.
(b) Goes mad and imprisons himself.
(c) Leaves with Girntiza, Vontieff, and Shultz.
(d) Tells Girntiza, Vontieff, and Shultz he knew of their plan, then drinks the wine.

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

6. What kind of caravan does Elaine pass as she is out riding her horse?
(a) A show-car caravan.
(b) A gypsy caravan.
(c) A military caravan.
(d) A travelling wild-beast show.

7. Which bird does the Russian naturalists state has disappeared?
(a) All of them.
(b) Larks.
(c) Rooks.
(d) Wild pigeons.

8. From what coronation does Clovis believe that Lady Beanford has caught a chill?
(a) Queen Victoria's.
(b) Queen Elizabeth's.
(c) Queen Josephine's.
(d) Queen Mary's.

9. Where did Courtenay Youghal's "plum-roan gelding" win a prize?
(a) Churchill Downs.
(b) Pimlico.
(c) Keeneleand Racetrack.
(d) Islington.

10. To whom does James Cushat-Prinkley plan on proposing to?
(a) Joan.
(b) Cindy.
(c) Betty.
(d) Martha.

11. Where does Lena Strudwarden wish to spend Easter?
(a) Leeds.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Sunderland.
(d) Newcastle upon Tyne.

12. What is the most highly valued privilege of the Parliament members in Hell?
(a) Honor.
(b) Debate.
(c) Sentencing.
(d) Membership.

13. Who has been made Governor of a West Indian dependency?
(a) Sir Charles Stockton.
(b) Sir Thomas Gunners.
(c) Sir Frank Fill.
(d) Sir Julian Jull.

14. What kind of dog does the English gamekeeper believe can drive birds from their nests?
(a) A terrier.
(b) A setter.
(c) A spaniel.
(d) A wolfhound.

15. According to another myth, as told by Amalie, who must die for the legend to come true?
(a) A member of the Cernogratz family.
(b) A member of the Royal family.
(c) The first born daughter of the occupying family.
(d) The first born son in a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who "sat immersed in mature flirtation" on a bench facing the Northern Pheasantry?

2. Who owns the hen that "The victim of war" spoke of?

3. What word does "The Square Egg" define through the following :"a sort of compound between a wine-shop and a coffee-house?

4. Who is to succeed to Dimitri's throne?

5. How much is the yearly ransom that is to be paid for the return of Crispina Umbreleigh?

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