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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Beginnings: Dickens's Study, The Almanacs, In the Archives of the Banbury Herald, Ruins, The Friendly Giant, and Graves,.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Margaret begin her research to verify the three parts of Ms. Winter's story?
(a) In the Governmental Records Building.
(b) In London, at the National Library.
(c) At home, in her own bookshop.
(d) At Angelfield.

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

4. When Isabelle returns after being away for several months, she comes back with what or whom?
(a) Two packages, which are two babies.
(b) An emerald ring that her father suspected was stolen.
(c) Her father's money from a bank in London.
(d) A handsome husband.

5. The following adjectives best describe Charlie as a child:
(a) Athletic, handsome, mean.
(b) Smart, sullen, stubborn.
(c) Not-bright, sickly, kind.
(d) Neglected, violent, mean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merrily often do while she is hanging clothes or doing housework?

2. 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?

3. The name of the house and estate where Vida Winter grew up (as Adeline) was called:

4. What is surprising about the appearance of the letter for Margaret?

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

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