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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the twins grow, what disturbing pattern emerges regarding them in the village and surrounding houses?

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

3. What odd behavior does Isabelle's father display in the early days of Isabelle's life?

4. How does Hester help the Missus?

5. What is Margaret's least favorite month?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Relate the circumstances surrounding Isabelle's birth.

3. Describe the incident of the baby and perambulator.

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

5. Give two details of the scenery Margaret describes on her way to meet Vida Winter.

6. What information does Margaret find at the Banbury Herald? What information does she NOT find?

7. Describe the contents of the letter which Margaret receives.

8. Give three adjectives that describe Hester.

9. Describe Judith, the housekeeper.

10. List several details of Angelfield when Mrs. Maudsley first enters.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"All children mythologize their birth." What does this quote by Vida Winter mean? How is this true for you or for others you have known? What myths were the characters in the story perpetuating and why?

Essay Topic 2

How does "The Thirteenth Tale" fit into the genre of a Gothic novel? How does it not fit?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the elements of weather work to strengthen the plot and themes of this book. For example, there is much mystery and confusion in the plot at the same time the countryside is immersed in a thick fog. Identify these setting clues and show how they strengthen the plot.

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