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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Middles: Gone! and After Charlie,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Vida Winter cries out a name, Margaret realizes that she and Winter have something in common. What is it?
(a) They both grieve the loss of a twin.
(b) Neither had a happy childhood because of an emotionless mother.
(c) They have both studied spells of "dark arts" from the 13th century.
(d) They are related; both share a common ancestor.

2. What is the landscape like on the trip north to Vida Winter's house?
(a) After a drive through a scenic green countryside, Winters' lush flower gardens were a pleasant surprise.
(b) The moors; green rolling hills, quaint villages, remote wilderness.
(c) First a large city with urban sprawl, then finally to a old mansion in the countryside.
(d) Icy winds and snow slowed her travel; Margaret was nearly frozen when she arrived the next morning.

3. What process does Margaret use to write the biography?
(a) She has brought along a small portable typewriter; this works fine as her room is not close to others.
(b) She records every word of the interview, then goes back later to eliminate what is not important.
(c) She writes only key words in the interview, then immediately after elaborates with pencil and paper.
(d) She uses a small tape recorder; with this aid she can get nearly every conversation written down.

4. What physical feature on Vida Winter is distinctive?
(a) Her left arm has three burn marks; a cross-like symbol marks her, not unlike a brand.
(b) She walks with a pronounced limp; one leg is signicantly shorter than the other.
(c) Her hand is badly scarred from fire; a mark like a Q was also embedded in the scar.
(d) Her hair is a deep black except for thick streaks of silver and white.

5. Hester has become quite well-read on what subject?
(a) The geneological history of the Angelfield family.
(b) The architecture of old English houses.
(c) The relationship and behavior of twins.
(d) The treatment of mental illness using leeches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one distinctive feature about Angelfield when Margaret first explores it?

2. In literature, what are examples of the "Rule of Three" which Vida Winter cites?

3. Is the report of the Angelfield fire confirmed by the Banbury Herald newspaper?

4. Where does Margaret begin her research to verify the three parts of Ms. Winter's story?

5. What does Aurelius Love bring to Margaret after she falls?

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