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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disrupts Kate's journey in Chapter 2?
(a) A band of thieves stops her along the way.
(b) When Sir Geoffrey pulls over and helps someone with their cart.
(c) She becomes ill.
(d) A sudden downpour.

2. Despite worrying about the timing in their world in Chapter 6, what do Christopher and Kate decide?
(a) The timing in their world is the only measurement they have.
(b) The Fairy Folk will retaliate no matter what they do.
(c) They will recalculate the timing tomorrow.
(d) They should wait and see if a clearer answer comes about.

3. What does Alicia's letter complain about in Chapter 1?
(a) Living conditions.
(b) Queen Mary's political policies.
(c) The weather.
(d) Her lack of social life.

4. What does Kate note about the singer when she hears singing in Chapter 2?
(a) The singer sings very loudly.
(b) The singer is not very good at singing.
(c) The singer sounds sad.
(d) The singer has a good voice.

5. What three ways "in" does the singer mention in Chapter 2?
(a) Across the stream, below the weeping willow and beside the shack.
(b) Down the hill, Under the house and by the sea.
(c) In the cave, above the chimney and through the back door.
(d) Through the tower, by the well and near a particular tree.

6. Why do people go on pilgrimages to the holy well in Chapter 4?
(a) They believe a saint died near that spot.
(b) In hopes of healing their illness and ailments.
(c) To meet the Fairy Folk.
(d) To exercise.

7. What does the singer thank Kate for in Chapter 2?
(a) A new pair of shoes.
(b) An orange.
(c) Bread and cheese.
(d) Water.

8. Who is Old Dorothy?
(a) The nurse of Sir Geoffrey's late wife.
(b) Sir Geoffrey's great-aunt.
(c) Sir Geoffrey's sister.
(d) Cecily's tutor.

9. Where does Christopher tell Kate to return to in Chapter 6?
(a) The castle.
(b) Princess Elizabeth's household.
(c) Her family home.
(d) London.

10. Why does Kate have trouble thinking coherently in Chapter 3?
(a) She is dizzy.
(b) She is very tired.
(c) She is in a lot of pain.
(d) She has been drugged.

11. What does Kate see past the open gate in Chapter 4?
(a) A large gorge surrounded by high cliffs.
(b) A small cottage.
(c) Some travelling performers.
(d) A deer.

12. Who is being held hostage by the Fairy Folk in Chapter 6?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Cecily.
(c) Sir Geoffrey.
(d) Kate.

13. What does Old Dorothy think happened to Cecily?
(a) She got lost while walking in the woods.
(b) She drowned.
(c) She was taken by a band of thieves.
(d) She was "taken by the well".

14. What does Kate try to convince herself of in Chapter 3?
(a) That the child was playing a hiding game.
(b) That she didn't see a deer.
(c) That the rabbit went down a nearby hole.
(d) That the mysterious woman at the edge of the woods was a neighbour.

15. What does Kate ask Christopher in regards to the tales about the well in Chapter 6?
(a) If anyone has ever written the tales down.
(b) Whether or not he has met the Fairy Folk.
(c) Whether he has ever wondered if there is any truth to the tales.
(d) If he knows how they originated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Master Roger?

2. What does Christopher recognize as Cecily's in Chapter 6?

3. How does Kate get to Sir Geoffrey's estate?

4. What is Kate and Alicia's last name?

5. What is the title of Chapter 1?

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