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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the first meeting between Margaret Lea and Vida Winter take place?
(a) In Winter's library.
(b) On the moors, outside the house.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the hallway outside Margaret's bedroom, late at night.

2. In literature, what are examples of the "Rule of Three" which Vida Winter cites?
(a) Three drunken sailors, three Christmas hens.
(b) Fisherman's three wishes, three Billy Goats Gruff.
(c) Three of the trinity, three of Satan.
(d) Three sides of a golden triangle, three crowns on three kings.

3. What is the disturbing event that take place between the two twins after Hester has left?
(a) It is implied that Charlie, their uncle, sexually abuses them.
(b) The girls become physically attracted to the same young man.
(c) Adeline attacks and harms Emmeline.
(d) Emmeline attacks and harms Adeline.

4. Describe the abrupt change in the way Isabelle's father treats her.
(a) He hires extra help to make sure she is well cared for and entertained.
(b) He becomes a doting father to the baby; singing lullabyes and reading stories.
(c) He loves her at first, but after a few months begins to disdain her and hate her presence.
(d) He leaves suddenly, leaving her in the care of the gardener and cook.

5. What is the first question Margaret asks Vida WInter?
(a) Whether Winter is terminally ill and fears death will end her life soon.
(b) What happened to the (missing) thirteenth story in her first book.
(c) Her real name.
(d) An explanation about the rumor that her house is haunted.

6. What missing bit of information in the "book pages" of the Banbury Herald disappoints Margaret?
(a) The date of Vida Winter's birth was missing.
(b) There had been no interview with a man pleading for the truth from Winter.
(c) There was no mention of twin girls in any of the accounts.
(d) Angelfield servants were mentioned, but not John-the-dig.

7. In what way did the bookstore help in Margaret's education?
(a) Margaret's favorite teachers came in and spent extra hours tutoring her.
(b) She first learned her alphabet because the books were in alphabetical order.
(c) Margaret's mother read to her for hours as they worked in the shop.
(d) The fascinating people that entered the store taught her about the world.

8. Hester 's and the doctor's actions result in what consequences?
(a) When they solve the ghost mystery, the town begins to like Hester.
(b) She is able to publish her article.
(c) The doctor is proud of her work, and the experiment has been successful.
(d) Hester leaves Angelfield and the town immediately.

9. What does Margaret do when she hears a mysterious sound late at night?
(a) Confronts Ms. Winter and asks for the truth.
(b) Wakes up John-the-dig, and tells him to bring his gun.
(c) Walks out into the garden to investigate.
(d) Goes to stay with Aurelius, her only friend.

10. Charlie, Isabelle's brother, is:
(a) Actually a step brother, and is older by twelve years.
(b) Her twin.
(c) Older than Isabelle, by only two years.
(d) Older than Isabelle, by nine years.

11. Whom does Hester consult for advice about the children?
(a) A child psychologist from London.
(b) Dr. Maudsley.
(c) The village priest.
(d) Isabelle.

12. What is surprising about the appearance of the letter for Margaret?
(a) The type is faint and barely recognizable.
(b) Each line is in a new color of ink.
(c) It is handwritten by a person who is either a child or an invalid.
(d) Margaret's name is mispelled, and there is no return address.

13. What is tragic about the birth of Isabelle, the twins' mother?
(a) Her father died trying to get home in a storm to help with the birth of the child.
(b) The baby was deprived of oxygen, and her mother died in childbirth.
(c) Her father killed her mother as soon as the baby was born.
(d) Her parents wanted a boy; they initially thought of killing her.

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

15. What is one overwhelming first impression of Vida Winter's house?
(a) It is entirely silent.
(b) The fragrance of lilacs.
(c) The laughter of children.
(d) An odd odor that reminds Margaret of a funeral home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else participates in the"experiment" of Hester and the doctor?

2. How does Hester help the Missus?

3. Where does Hester's lengthy conversation about the twins take place?

4. Hester has become quite well-read on what subject?

5. Margaret receives a letter from her father with something enclosed. What is it?

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