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, white makeup, red lipstick.
(c) She wears sunglasses, a bright pink scarf and white gloves.
(d) She wears expensive rings and a jeweled tiara.

2. When she learns the truth about being a twin, Margaret feels:
(a) Enlightened. She now understands her lifelong feeling of loneliness.
(b) Elated. She is happy that she has a sister and is eager to meet her.
(c) Angry. She is furious that her parents had not told her the truth previously.
(d) Curious. She wants to learn more, and becomes intent on researching missing information.

3. What does Merrily often do while she is hanging clothes or doing housework?
(a) Asks the Angelfield twins to babysit.
(b) Chats with Isabelle Angelfield.
(c) Sets her baby outside in her yard.
(d) Tells ghost stories that frighten the twins.

4. Where and with whom does Margaret Lea spend her days?
(a) In the used book store with her father who owns the store.
(b) In a small publishing house with her boyfriend.
(c) She works for a kind, elderly watchmaker who is also an author.
(d) Margaret loves the city's parks, and spends most days in the parks meandering with friends.

5. On her first night at Vida Winter's house, Margaret looks out into the night before going to bed. What does she see?
(a) Her reflection in the window.
(b) Total and complete darkness.
(c) A night lit with bright stars.
(d) A faint, mysterious light moving along the moor.