This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Beginnings: Merrily and the Perambulator and Dr. and Mrs. Maudsley.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is peculiar about the way Margaret must read "The Thirteen Tales?'
(a) Because of a printing error, she keeps turning it upside down.
(b) She must wear white gloves.
(c) She doesn't want anyone to see her reading it, so she disguises it.
(d) Every thirteenth page, she searches for a clue to a mystery.

2. Who meets Margaret at the door of Miss Winter's house?
(a) Judith, the housekeeper.
(b) Miss Winter, herself.
(c) A cranky, impolite butler named Jansen.
(d) A young child who holds a large black dog on a leash.

3. As Margaret settles into her bedroom on her first night in Vida Winter's house, she rearranges which aspect of the bedroom?
(a) The canopy bed frightens her because she cannot see into the room, so she removes the curtain.
(b) She takes down the heavy curtains from the windows.
(c) A picture on the wall troubles her, so she turns it around to face the wall.
(d) She moves the heavy chair nearer to the fireplace in order to stay warm.

4. What happens to Roland, Isabelle's husband?
(a) He leaves Isabelle for another woman soon after their marriage.
(b) He is called to military service and dies on the battlefield.
(c) He dies of pneunomia.
(d) He leaves for America, promising Isabelle he would send for her.

5. The name of the house and estate where Vida Winter grew up (as Adeline) was called:
(a) Dangerfield.
(b) Angelfield.
(c) Hanley Downs.
(d) Moorlands.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Winter returns to the telling of her story, she talks of the village men asking for Dr. Maudsley's help with the twins. How does the doctor first attempt to solve the problem?

2. Vida Winter is reluctant to let Margaret leave for a few days. Why?

3. How many different (untrue) versions of her life has Ms. Winter told to reporters and interviewers?

4. What is a perambulator?

5. What is the proof Margaret sees to prove she was a twin?

(see the answer key)

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