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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. The following is said about Vida Winter's appearance:
(a) She wears expensive, colorful rings but is otherwise clothed in black.
(b) She wears sunglasses, a bright pink scarf and white gloves.
(c) She wears sunglasses, white makeup, red lipstick.
(d) She wears expensive rings and a jeweled tiara.

2. What is a perambulator?
(a) An early kind of phonograph or music player.
(b) A baby carriage, or stroller.
(c) A heater which uses water.
(d) A constable ( police officer).

3. After several days of interviewing Vida Winter, Margaret decides she must leave for a few days. Why?
(a) She is homesick and wants to visit her family and friends.
(b) She is concerned about her sick mother.
(c) She needs to ask her father his advice about the writing of the book.
(d) She wants to verify the three facts told to her by Vida Winter.

4. A woman in white used what to hurt a visitor to the Angelfield house?
(a) A violin.
(b) The cords of the heavy curtains.
(c) Poison.
(d) A fireplace poker.

5. In the first interview, Margaret asks for three bits of information. What is the response to this from Vida Winter?
(a) She gives many examples from stories about the importance of three.
(b) She refuses to answer Margaret, saying she (Ms. Winter) will tell the story on her terms.
(c) She laughs, saying that five is a better number.
(d) She refuses, and threatens to find another author.

Short Answer Questions

1. The following can be said about the bookshop:

2. Who is in the perambulator for the dangerous ride downhill?

3. Margaret says, "the hours between eight in the evening and one or two in the morning have always been my magic hours." What does she do during these hours?

4. As Margaret settles into her bedroom on her first night in Vida Winter's house, she rearranges which aspect of the bedroom?

5. What news does Vida Winter's doctor give to Margaret?

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