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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many different (untrue) versions of her life has Ms. Winter told to reporters and interviewers?
(a) Zero. She has only told the truth about herself.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Nineteen.

3. What is one peculiar aspect of the twins?
(a) They speak in their own language.
(b) One laughs constantly; the other cries constantly.
(c) The tear out their own hair.
(d) They are identical except for their hair color.

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

5. What happens when the doctor tries to calm Hester after her "ghost sighting"?
(a) She only gets more upset and frightenend.
(b) He must give her a sedative, and she faints.
(c) He hugs her, and they kiss.
(d) She refuses his help, thinking he assumes she is weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Winter's frankness and honesty create a strong first reaction in Margaret. Early in their first conversation, Margaret:

3. What is peculiar about the many interviews given by Vida Winter?

4. Who meets Margaret at the door of Miss Winter's house?

5. What is the landscape like on the trip north to Vida Winter's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Hester arrives, she summons the twins, but they do not come. How does Hester handle this behavior?

2. What happens when Margaret arrives at Vida Winter's house for the first time?

3. Describe why Hester and the doctor thought it might be important to separate the twins.

4. What makes Hester believe she is seeing a ghost?

5. After Isabelle leaves Angelfield for a short time, with whom did she return?

6. Describe the incident of the baby and perambulator.

7. List a few specific details about Vida Winter's appearance on Margaret's first meeting.

8. What happens to Mrs. Maudsley when she arrives at Angelfield to check on the twins?

9. When Margaret writes a card about Hester, what conclusion does she come to, and how does she act on this?

10. How are the twins becoming different from each other under Hester's guidance?

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