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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. What does the Lady in Green offer Kate in Chapter 8?

2. According to Master John, how will Cecily's reappearance be explained to Sir Geoffrey?

3. What does Kate tell Old Dorothy at the beginning of Chapter 7 to try and pacify her?

4. How does Old Dorothy react to seeing Cecily in Chapter 7?

5. What does Master John plan to tell Sir Geoffrey about Cecily's disappearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Lady in Green tell Kate that shocks her in Chapter 11?

2. Why is it difficult for Kate to find pen and paper in Chapter 7?

3. Who is Gwenhyfara?

4. According to Gwenhyfara, why are the Fairy Folk able to withstand the fear that frightens the humans in Chapter 9?

5. What does Kate realize about Christopher in Chapter 7?

6. What does Master John tell Kate about his involvement with the Fairy Folk in Chapter 7?

7. What does Kate learn about the teind in Chapter 11?

8. What chores is Kate responsible for?

9. What fear does Kate feel during the night in Chapter 9?

10. Why doesn't the Lady in Green allow Kate to visit Christopher in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss conflict in the novel Perilous Gard. Who is in conflict with whom and why? How do these conflicts alter or influence the plot and the characters?

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

Discuss the historical context of the novel Perilous Gard. How does Pope incorporate the real historical figures into the novel?

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