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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 Kate note of the drink she is given in Chapter 11?

2. What does the Lady in Green want spared in Chapter 13?

3. What does Master John tell Kate to do when the creature is gone in Chapter 7?

4. What does Master John want the Lady in Green to do to Kate?

5. When is Christopher to be killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Gwenhyfara?

2. What does the Lady in Green ask for in Chapter 13?

3. What happens when Kate begins to feel the weight of the hill in Chapter 10?

4. How does Old Dorothy react when she is handed Cecily in Chapter 7?

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

6. What chores is Kate responsible for?

7. What does Kate observe while hiding in Chapter 7?

8. What is Christopher's opinion of the villagers in the village in Chapter 11?

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

10. Why isn't Christopher happy to see Kate in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the motif of superstition in the novel. What are some examples of superstitious beliefs in the novel? How do these beliefs tie in to the setting? How do they influence the plot and characters?

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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