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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. While Sir Geoffrey is away in Chapter 4, who should Kate answer to?

2. What does Kate hope when she arrives at the leper's hut in Chapter 6?

3. What does Kate think of Alicia's letter?

4. Who arrives from London in Chapter 1?

5. Where is Kate surprised to see Christopher in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Christopher and Kate worry about in terms of timing in Chapter 6?

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

5. What mysterious things does Kate see and hear upon arriving at Perilous Gard in Chapter 2?

6. What does Christopher believe is the reason that Cecily is being held hostage in Chapter 6?

7. What do Kate and Christopher figure out about All Hallows Eve in Chapter 6?

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

9. How does Christopher react to the slipper in Chapter 6?

10. What does Kate promise Christopher that she will avoid doing in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the symbolism in the novel Perilous Gard. What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What does the well symbolize? What does the slipper symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the struggles faced by Kate and Christopher throughout the novel. How do they deal with these obstacles and how do they overcome them? What or who causes these problems for them?

Essay Topic 3

What mystery surrounds Perilous Gard? What questions might one ask about the occurrences at the estate as the novel progresses? Do these questions get answered?

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