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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who might get suspicious if Kate does not return to where she came from in Chapter 6?

2. Who is Old Dorothy?

3. How long do Christopher and Kate believe they have for their time frame in Chapter 6?

4. What do Christopher and Kate worry about in regards to the timing in their world in Chapter 6?

5. How old was Cecily when Anne died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christopher remind Kate about the letter in Chapter 6?

2. How is Kate treated at the estate in Chapter 4?

3. Who is Blanche Parry?

4. What is Kate's punishment for the letter in Chapter 1?

5. What does Kate notice of the estate in Chapter 3?

6. What does Master Roger say about Perilous Gard in Chapter 1?

7. What is Randal's involvement with the Fairy Folk, as explained in Chapter 6?

8. What does Kate find odd about Sir Geoffrey and his brother in Chapter 3?

9. What difference of opinion do Kate and Alicia have in Chapter 1?

10. What is the Queen's response to the letter in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author of the novel, Elizabeth Marie Pope. What other works has she received recognition for? Is her work usually similarly-themed? Does she always write in the same genre? How do the themes of Perilous Gard relate to Pope's background?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Did you enjoy the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the secondary characters of the novel. Who are they and what are their defining character traits? How are they related to Kate? What are their roles in the novel?

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