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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 happens to the Governess before she could enact her wishes upon Amalie? ("The Wolves of Cernogratz")
(a) She fell ill.
(b) She left the castle.
(c) She was dragged off by wolves.
(d) She died.

2. Which birds hover "in the hottest parts of the line"?
(a) Capuchins.
(b) Kestrels.
(c) Blue-black pheasants.
(d) Black skimmers.

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

4. What is the name of the hotel, where Elaine Youghal eats lunch, that is one of Vienna's most expensive hotels?
(a) Hotel Am Stephansplatz.
(b) The Carlton Hotel Vienna.
(c) Speise Saal.
(d) Hotel City Central in Vienna.

5. What suggested Dimitri's "death" for Dr. Stronetz?
(a) A medical journal.
(b) A panic attack.
(c) Dimitri's eyes.
(d) A tale from long ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dimitri believe his blood will cause a stain?

2. What bird, according to "Birds on the Western Front," is attracted to the rats and mice?

3. Why is Lena concerned about her husband's plans for Easter?

4. What gallery shows Mervyn Quentock's collection of Society portraits?

5. What does Jane ask Louise to read to Emma?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the poultry farmer say that he has done to solve the round problem of eggs?

2. What news does James Cushat-Prinkly have for his family at the end of "Tea"?

3. Why is there no system of reward in Hell?

4. What happened to the birds during the first year of the battle? ("Birds on the Western Front.")

5. What gifts does Harvey give to his nephews?

6. Why were the magpies restricted to where they could build their nests? ("Birds on the Western Front.")

7. Why is Dr. Stronetz worried about Dimitir staying in the castle? ("The Death Trap.")

8. What is the last action in "The Death Trap"?

9. What does Francesca pride herself on?

10. What does Dimitri plan to do because of his illness? ("The Death Trap.")

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